Stanger v. Cato

Carley, Judge.

While an invitee at appellee-defendant’s business establishment, appellant-plaintiff Mrs. Stanger fell. The fall was allegedly caused by appellee’s dog. Mrs. Stanger and her husband sued appellee for damages allegedly resulting from the fall. Appellee answered and subsequently moved for summary judgment. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of appellee and appellants appeal.

Appellants urge that genuine issues of material fact remain as to appellee’s liability under two legal theories. They rely upon OCGA § 51-2-7, which provided, at the time relevant to this case,…