BERESFORD v. STARKEY

No. 32S01-9104-CV-323.

571 N.E.2d 1257 (1991)

Daniel T. BERESFORD and Debra L. Beresford, Appellants (Plaintiffs below), v. Richard STARKEY and Janet Starkey, Appellees (Defendants below).

Supreme Court of Indiana.

May 30, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard L. Norris, John M. Choplin, II, Norris, Choplin & Johnson, Indianapolis, for appellants.

William H. Kelley, James L. Whitlatch, Bunger, Robertson, Kelley & Steger, Bloomington, for appellees.


SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

The trial court instructed the jury in this case that appellants Daniel and Debra Beresford were licensees on the land of Richard and Janet Starkey and thus entitled only to protection against wanton and willful conduct. We hold that the Beresfords were invitees and thus entitled to reasonable care.

On September 20, 1991, the Starkeys hosted a party for a group of friends at their cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee. Daniel and Debra Beresford...

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