Lincoln v. Farnkoff

—In an action for negligence in the landlord-tenant context, the appellant, Mrs. Lincoln, appeals a judgment in favor of respondents, Mr. and Mrs. Farnkoff.

This action concerns two unanchored concrete blocks which served as a step to the rear entrance of a single-family residence occupied by Mrs. Lincoln as a tenant. The home was originally owned by Mr. and Mrs. Hovinghoff. Although Mr. Hovinghoff made improvements to the rear entrance of the home in 1972, he denied responsibility for installing the blocks.

In July 1973, the Hovinghoffs sold the home to Mr. and Mrs. Farnkoff, who continued the…