Ralph v. Mr. Paul's Shoes, Inc.

OPINION

YOUNG, Justice.

Mr. Paul’s Shoes, Inc., appellee, brought this suit against Betty L. Ralph, individually and as sole beneficiary of the estate of George Ralph, deceased, for smoke and heat damage to the merchandise, furniture and fixtures located at appellee’s store. Appel-lee alleged specific acts of negligence, i. e., careless disposal of smoking materials by appellant’s employees, but did not plead or prove a res ipsa loquitur case. Trial was to the court with a jury, which found that an employee of the appellant negligently caused the fire and damage in question. The appellant moved…