McClure v. Allied Stores of Texas, Inc.

DENTON, Justice.

This action for damages was brought by Winifred McClure against Allied Stores of Texas, Inc., d/b/a Joske’s, Arvid Sundbeck, Ellen McChesney, Terry Ockletree, and Carl Ray Thomas for personal injuries sustained by her as a result of being knocked down by a fleeing shoplifter. The trial court entered a judgment for the plaintiff based upon a jury verdict. The court of civil appeals reversed and rendered judgment that plaintiff take nothing. 595 S.W.2d 165. We reverse the judgment of the court of civil appeals and remand the cause to that court for further consideration.

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