Dangerous or Defective Premises

• Types of Premises – examples
  • Shopping Centers
  • Stores
  • Sidewalks
  • Steps
  • Public events
  • Homes
  • Playgrounds
  • Schools
  • City streets
  • Restaurants and bars
• No strict liability,  you must prove the landowner failed to use reasonable care
• Can prove lack of reasonable care through
  • Expert testimony
  • Industry standards
  • City Code violations
• Missouri – 5 year statute of limitations
• Kansas – 2 year statute of limitations