Watkins v. Southcrest Baptist Church

NORVELL, Justice.

Mary A. Watkins slipped and fell on the floor of the Southcrest Baptist Church of Lubbock, Texas. She brought suit for approximately $60,000 for her injuries, alleging that the church was negligent in permitting its floor to be in a slick and dangerous condition; or in failing to remove from the floor some slippery substance. The church filed a motion for summary judgment to which was attached a copy of its corporate charter. The charter shows that the church was incorporated for the support of public worship. It has no capital stock, and it is provided that no dividend…