Klorer v. Block

OPINION

ESQUIVEL, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment rendered in favor of appellant Mary Catherine Klorer (Klorer) and against appellee Frank B. Block, individually and d/b/a FOR LADIES ONLY (Block). Klorer sued Block for injuries received when she slipped and fell from a floor riser at a retail clothing store. The jury found each party fifty percent (50%) negligent and, from a preponderance of the evidence awarded Klorer TEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in total damages. Block moved for a judgment on the verdict which the trial court granted by rendering a final judgment…