City of Austin v. Daniels

Sarah Daniels brought this suit against the city alleging that she was injured when she slipped and fell on some wet paint in the street. The paint had been freshly put down by city employees to indicate the area for the parking of cars adjacent to the curb and a parking meter. The trial court entered judgment for Sarah Daniels based upon the jury’s verdict. That judgment was affirmed by the Court of Civil Appeals. 322 S.W. 2d 384. We here affirm the judgments below.

The areas set aside for parking of automobiles were designated by painted lines. The lines had become worn. Under the direction…