Newton v. Tinsley

FARMER, Judge.

Plaintiffs John Lee Newton and Victoria Carter Newton appeal the trial court’s order granting the motion for summary judgment filed by Defendant/Appellee Denise Tinsley in her individual capacity. We affirm based on our conclusion that, under the facts of this case, Tinsley owed no legal duty to prevent injury to the Newtons.

John Newton was seriously injured when he was shot by Tinsley’s husband, Tom Tins-ley. Tinsley’s relationship with the Newtons began when Tinsley, a licensed real estate agent, sold the Newtons a lot on property in Knox County known as the Long farm. Tinsley…