Todd v. Ratcliffe

GUDGEL, Judge.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment of the Pike Circuit Court. The court adjudged that appellants, Leslie Todd and Gloria Todd, were not entitled to recover damages against appellee, David Ratcliffe, for negligently causing the destruction of a residence by fire. The principal issue is whether any genuine issue of material fact existed which precluded the court from granting the summary judgment. We hold that no such issue existed and affirm.

The perplexing factual background of this litigation will be set forth in some detail, because such a recitation is necessary in…