Minor v. Young

Marie Minor was injured when she fell through an unfinished attic floor on premises owned by her aunt, appellee Stevelyn Young. Minor, a party guest in Young’s home, had gone to the attic to retrieve an item for Minor’s grandmother. After taking only a few steps in the direction indicated by Young, Minor fell through the attic floor and landed on the garage floor below, injuring her ankle. Minor sued Young for negligently failing to maintain her premises in a reasonably safe condition and for failing to warn Minor of the dangerous condition.

We reverse the summary judgment rendered in favor of…