ASPER V. HAFFLEY
458 A.2d 1364 (1983)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a dispute over landlord liability for negligence.
FACTS: Joni Marie Asper died of smoke inhalation in a fire that occurred in an apartment
which her father rented from Haffley (D). Asper (P) sued D. D's motion for summary judgment
was granted by the trial court. D converted the back portion of his business to an apartment
and installed storm windows that could not be opened except by breaking the glass. When the
fire occurred, Joni was the only person present and she was unable to exit through any doors
because the fire blocked her only means. Evidence of bruises, abrasions and cuts on her
hands and arms would permit an inference that she had made an unsuccessful attempt to break
through the storm window in her bedroom to escape the fire. This appeal ensued.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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