Q: In front of a business there was an open water meter without the lid on it and I tripped in it. Do I have a case?
There was no sign or anything to warn me that it was open or anything. No cones or caution tape nothing
A: In Mississippi, to win a premises liability case you must prove that there was a dangerous condition that caused your injury. Additionally, you are required to prove that the landowner (or the occupier if not the owner) either: 1. caused the condition; or 2. knew or should have know of its existence, and failed to take prompt action to remedy the situation by fixing it or providing a warning. Depending on the facts regarding the open meter, such as who removed the lid and how long was it missing, you may have a case.
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