CHAPMAN V. CRAIG 431 N.W.2d 770 (1988) CASE BRIEF

CHAPMAN V. CRAIG
431 N.W.2d 770 (1988)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Chapman (P) appealed a grant of summary judgment to Craig (D) in P's dramshop action under Iowa Code 123.92 (1985) to recover for injuries.
FACTS: Burkhead was served alcoholic beverages at the Main Street Tap. This tavern is operated by Craig (D). Burkhead then went to Winterset and was served at the Southfork Restaurant & Lounge. The Southfork is operated by Rogers (D). Burkhead refused to leave the Southfork, and the police were called. Officer Chapman (P) responded to the call. Burkhead was arrested and P was injured. Chapman brought a dramshop action under Iowa Code section 123.92 (1985) against Ds. Ds filed motions for summary judgment. The trial court granted the Rogers' (D) motion for summary judgment, based on the fireman's rule. The trial court denied Craig's (D) summary judgment motion, concluding that Craig (D) was a step removed from the rule because neither he nor his employees were responsible for summoning the police nor were the police called to the premises of the Main Street Tap. P appealed.

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