Western Supermarkets, Inc. v. Cox.
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the Court
MADDOX, Justice.
This is a “slip and fall” case and the issue is whether there was sufficient evidence to support the jury’s verdict that Western Supermarkets, Inc. (“Western”), was negligent on the occasion when the plaintiff, Louise Cox, fell and was injured.
This is the second time this case has been appealed. On the original appeal, this Court, in reversing a summary judgment in favor of Western, said:
“We have thoroughly reviewed the transcript and studied the briefs filed by the parties. Viewing the testimony in a light most favorable to the plaintiff, and searching that testimony for a…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Alabama Power Company v. MosleySupreme Court of Alabama · 1975
- Dixie Electric Company v. MaggioSupreme Court of Alabama · 1975
- Cox v. Western Supermarkets, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1989
- Trans-South-Rent-A-Car, Inc. v. WeinSupreme Court of Alabama · 1979
- T. R. Miller Mill Co. v. RallsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1966
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3Cited by1 opinion
- McGregory v. LLOYD WOOD CONST. CO.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1999