King Fisher Marine Service, L.P. v. Jose H. Tamez

in which Justice JOHNSON, Justice WILLETT, Justice LEHRMANN, and Justice BOYD joined.

In this case we consider whether a trial court must entertain charge objections up to the time it charges the jury or whether it acts within its discretion in setting an earlier deadline. We also consider whether sufficient evidence supported the jury’s finding that an injured seaman was following a specific order and was therefore excepted from contributory negligence. The court of appeals concluded the trial court acted within its discretion in refusing to hear a last-minute charge objection and that…