Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Deggs

OPINION

JOHN HILL, Justice (Assigned).

Wal-Mart, Inc., and Allen Smith, the manager of its Sam’s Wholesale Club store (Sam’s) in Beaumont, appeal from a judgment in favor of Carmen Deggs, a judgment she recovered for damages suffered when she tripped and fell on a mat inside the entrance of the store. Appellants contend in nine points of error the trial court erred: (1) in granting a directed verdict against Allen Smith, holding him personally liable for an alleged premises defect at the store; (2) in granting a directed verdict against Wal-Mart and Smith on the issue of liability because…