Memorandum: Court Cases
James, Leslie, & Kale, LP
Memo
To: Supervising Attorney
From: Amber Blanton
Date: 5/16/2012
Re: Samantha Smith
Fact: Samantha Smith slipped and fell on spilled shampoo in the aisle at the grocery store in question. After we filed our complaint with the courts; the store alleges that Ms. Smith had a duty to avoid the spillage, but was too distracted by her son to notice. The store feels that Ms. Smith is just as much responsible as they are.
Issue: Is it equal responsibility on both parties as involved?
Rule: (a) In an action based on fault that is brought against: (1) one (1) defendant; or (2) two (2) or more defendants who may be treated as a single party; the claimant is barred from recovery if the claimant's contributory fault
Memo
To: Supervising Attorney
From: Amber Blanton
Date: 5/16/2012
Re: Samantha Smith
Fact: Samantha Smith slipped and fell on spilled shampoo in the aisle at the grocery store in question. After we filed our complaint with the courts; the store alleges that Ms. Smith had a duty to avoid the spillage, but was too distracted by her son to notice. The store feels that Ms. Smith is just as much responsible as they are.
Issue: Is it equal responsibility on both parties as involved?
Rule: (a) In an action based on fault that is brought against: (1) one (1) defendant; or (2) two (2) or more defendants who may be treated as a single party; the claimant is barred from recovery if the claimant's contributory fault