Lawson v. Williams

This is an appeal from a summary judgment in favor of the defendants, Albert L. Williams and Delana Williams, against the plaintiff, Mary L. Lawson. Lawson brought this action against the Williamses for injuries she suffered due to a slip and fall on the Williams property. The trial court granted the Williamses' motion for summary judgment because Lawson knew of the hazard prior to her fall. We affirm.

The Williamses employed Lawson as a housekeeper in October 1979. As a domestic servant, her duties involved baby sitting, house cleaning, and laundry work. On December 6, 1984, Lawson arrived at…