YOUNCE v. FERGUSON

No. 52168-9.

106 Wn.2d 658 (1986)

724 P.2d 991

LISA YOUNCE, Appellant, v. TAMERA FERGUSON, Defendant, DEAN STRUNK, ET AL, Respondents.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

September 11, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dennis W. Lane and Wilson, Nichols & Marshall, for appellant.

John R. Potter and Blair, Schaefer, Hutchison, Wynne, Potter & Horton, for respondents.

Robert H. Whaley and Bryan P. Harnetiaux on behalf of Washington Trial Lawyers Association, amici curiae for appellant.

Bertha B. Fitzer on behalf of Washington Association of Defense Counsel, amicus curiae for respondents.


GOODLOE, J.

In this case, we determine whether the common law classifications of entrants as invitees, licensees, or trespassers should continue to be determinative of the standard of care owed by an owner or occupier of land and whether the status of the entrant in this case was correctly determined. We answer both questions affirmatively and affirm the trial court.

Appellant Lisa Younce appeals the dismissal of respondents Charles, Thelma, and Dean Strunk...

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