PHILLIPS v. PITTS


602 S.W.2d 246 (1980)

Emanual Clay PHILLIPS, Appellee, v. Lee G. PITTS, Executor of the Estate of Thelma Steadman, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Tennessee, Western Section.

Application for Permission to Appeal Denied June 2, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stephen H. Biller, Memphis, for appellant.

James W. Watson, Memphis, for appellee.


Application for Permission to Appeal Denied by Supreme Court June 2, 1980.

NEARN, Judge.

On April 23, 1977, the plaintiff, Phillips, a tenant of the original defendant Thelma Steadman, fell while descending the steps from his apartment. Plaintiff suffered serious and permanent injuries. Suit was filed by Phillips against Steadman alleging negligence on the part of Steadman in the maintenance of the stairway. Prior to the trial, the defendant died and the cause...

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