El Paso Drive-In Cafes, Inc. v. Wilson

OPINION

RAMSEY, Chief Justice.

This is a suit brought by L. A. Wilson, plaintiff-appellee, against El Paso Drive-In Cafes, Inc., defendant-appellant, for injuries and damages sustained by plaintiff on defendant’s premises. Based upon a jury verdict, judgment was entered for plaintiff in the sum of $3,500.00. Defendant has perfected this appeal. The parties will be designated as in the trial court.

Defendant operated a drive-in eating establishment. Plaintiff was a business invitee and entered the premises. The drive-in had a metal awning which was an addition made on the premises after its…