Hope v. Hope

In November 2006, plaintiff, Amanda Hope, fell on the steps of her parents’ home and was injured. In October 2007, Amanda filed a one-count premises-liability complaint against defendants, James Hope and Karen Hope.

James and Karen moved for summary judgment, arguing the mud on the steps was open and obvious and also arguing Amanda was unable to establish a required element for a premises-liability claim, i.e., lack of knowledge of the alleged defect. In August 2009, the trial court granted the motion for summary judgment.

Amanda appeals, arguing that summary judgment was inappropriate because…