Upton v. Town & Country Cleaners

OPINION

HUGHES, Justice.

This is an appeal by Kathryn and William Upton, husband and wife, from a judgment non obstante veredicto in a “slip-and-fall” case. The Uptons filed this suit against Town & Country Cleaners No. 2 and Town & Country Cleaners, Inc. for personal injuries and damages after Kathryn fell on defendants’ premises. For brevity we shall call the defendants “Cleaners.”

The Uptons assert that the trial court erred:

First — In not rendering judgment for them on the basis of the jury verdict;

Second — In disregarding the jury finding that Cleaners, through agents, servants or…