Shari Fazio v. Sharyl Newman

Opinion

JIM R. WRIGHT, Justice.

This is an appeal from a default judgment in a slip-and-fall case. We reverse and remand.

Sharyl Newman sued Shari Fazio and others for injuries she sustained in a fall at Big 5 Sporting Goods in Abilene. Newman alleged in her petition that Fazio was an owner of the premises at all times material to the cause of action. Newman further alleged in her petition that Fazio and others were negligent in various functions pertaining to the premises.

Fazio resides in California. The District Clerk of Taylor County issued a citation to Fazio on April 10, 2002. The citation…