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Ice Accumulation Caused by Downspout is an Open and Obvious Condition

Landowner and Daughter Not Liable for Death of Minor who Drowned While Swimming in Private Lake at Afterschool Party

Supreme Court Vacates Court of Appeals’ Opinion that Improperly Shifted a Plaintiff’s Burden to the Premises Owner

Concrete Steps Do Not Fall within the Purview of the Special Aspects Doctrine

Driveway Treated like Sidewalk for Purposes of Landlord-Tenant Act; Icy Condition Renders it Unfit for Intended Use, Court of Appeals Holds

Revisiting Steps: Open and Obvious Dangers

Homeowner does not have Possession or Control of Easement between Sidewalk and Street

“Rain, rain, go away”: Puddle on retail store floor is open and obvious

“Effectively unavoidable”: An effective way to avoid the Open and Obvious Doctrine

“Visual obstructions” that prevent a visitor from seeing a dangerous condition may themselves be open and obvious