Torrez v. Standard Brand Paint

OPINION

FULLER, Justice.

In a slip and fall personal injury case, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the injured customer. However, the trial court set aside the jury verdict and granted judgment n.o.v. for the premise owner. We reverse.

Appellee, Delia A. Torrez, testified she entered Appellant Standard Brand Paint store shortly after it opened to purchase some ceramic tile. She stated that she slipped and fell on pieces of ceramic tile or loose floor tile. She alleged that the store was negligent in that: (1) the store failed to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition and (2) the…