Galveston Theatres v. Larsen

This is an appeal in an action brought by Helen Larsen, appellee, against Galveston Theatres, Inc., appellant, for damages for personal injuries sustained by appellee as the result of a fall on the stairway leading into the ladies' rest room of the Queen Theatre, in Galveston, Texas.

Appellee in her petition alleged that the injuries complained of were directly caused by the negligence of appellant in the construction, maintenance and lighting of the stairway leading into the rest room of said theatre.

Appellant answered by general denial, general demurrer and specially pled negligence on the…