CLARIDGE v. WATSON TERRACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

No. 54878.

457 S.W.2d 785 (1970)

Irene CLARIDGE, Appellant, v. WATSON TERRACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF ST. LOUIS, a Pro Forma Decree Corporation, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Missouri, En Banc.

Rehearing Denied September 14, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Hullverson, Richardson & Hullverson, John J. Frank, St. Louis, for appellant.

Robert E. Keaney, Moser, Marsalek, Carpenter, Cleary & Jaeckel, St. Louis, for defendant-respondent.


MORGAN, Judge.

Plaintiff filed suit for damages for personal injuries suffered by her as a result of a slip and fall on the freshly waxed corridor floor of defendant church. She recovered a jury verdict and judgment for $10,000 on the theory her status on the church premises at time of injury was that of an "invitee." On motion of defendant, the trial court set aside the judgment in accordance with defendant's motion for a directed verdict on the sole ground that...

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