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SMITH v. SMITH

441 S.W.2d 165 (1969)

Willis H. SMITH, Appellant, v. Tessie W. SMITH, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

May 16, 1969.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Hughes & Gregory, Murray, for appellant.

John Clay Lovett, Benton, for appellee.

PALMORE, Judge.

Tessie W. Smith brought this action against her son, Willis H. Smith, asking $20,000 in damages for personal injuries resulting from a fall on the basement floor in Willis' home. A jury awarded her $13,000, upon which judgment was entered accordingly. Willis appeals, contending he was entitled to a directed verdict on the premise that Mrs. Smith was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law.<...

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