New St. Anthony Hotel Co. v. Pryor

On Motion for Rehearing.

Appellant contends that the answer to issue No. 2, to the effect that the floor was in a slippery condition due to all causes, is a general finding, while the answer to issue No. 6 to the effect that the floor was in a slippery condition due to the water on the floor, is a special finding; that therefore the general finding should be disregarded and judgment based upon the special finding.

The rule that a special finding is to be given effect over a general finding is well established. Bragg v. Hughes, Tex.Civ.App., 53 S.W.2d 151; Howard v. Howard, Tex.Civ.App., 102…