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One cannot automatically make a claim just because one falls on someone's property. In this instance, clearly your wife is an innocent victim and not at fault. However, she would still have the burden of proving that the store did something wrong, or committed negligence. If water spilled on the floor seconds before your wife encountered it, it would be difficult to find fault with the store. The store would not be expected to have found the slippery substance in such short a time period. However, if the slippery substance was on the floor for quite some time, giving the store time to discover it, then it may be responsible. Certainly, if the spill was caused by the store or an employee, then the store is liable. My best suggestion is to contact an experienced slip and fall lawyer.

Unless the horse has particularly dangerous propensities that you hid from the buyer you have no liability. Plus, the buyer physically had possession of the horse and an opportunity to observe and learn about the animal so probably would have equal knowledge as you about the horse. If the buyer no longer wants the horse because of what happened and you want to force her to pay the full amount you legally can do so. Otherwise, if you want the horse back you can make a deal for whatever you are willing to do that she will agree to. Either way you have no legal obligation for her medical copays. An interesting legal question is present. If the buyer stops paying can you repossess the horse? That would depend on what the paperwork, if any, says about remedies for default. As a practical matter you may want to make a deal with her as she could stop paying you and your only remedy might be to sue her for the unpaid amount. She could sell the horse to someone else and keep the money, stiffing you.