George v. Fox West Coast Theatres

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Chief Judge.

Plaintiffs Francis L. George and Troy Christine George appeal from a judgment entered upon a directed verdict in favor of defendant Fox West Coast Theatres and from an order denying their motion for a new trial.

The facts taken in a light most favorable to plaintiffs are as follows: Mrs. George (hereinafter referred to as plaintiff) slipped and fell while leaving defendant’s theatre after viewing two movies and suffered physical injuries. The entrance to defendant’s theatre consisted of a sloping 1 terrazzo 2 surface between the curb of the street and several sets…