Burnett v. Motyka

In a negligence suit, Charles Motyka sought to recover property damages against Ward Burnett and Wanda Burnett, his daughter. Damages were stipulated, leaving only the liability issue for trial. In a nonjury trial, judgment was rendered against the Burnetts. The Burnetts then appealed without requesting findings of fact or conclusions of law, challenging the factual and legal sufficiency of the evidence to support the trial court’s judgment. The court of civil appeals affirmed. 599 S.W.2d 671. We reverse the judgment of the court of civil appeals and remand the cause to that court.

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