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GARY CORBIN, Petitioner
vs.
SAFEWAY STORES INC., Respondent


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Issues:
Liability,
 
Case Summary:
Gary Corbin appeals a lower court's ruling that allowed a directed verdict in his suit against Safeway Foods. Corbin filed suit against Safeway after sustaining injuries in a fall at one of the company's stores.
 
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
The trial court granted the company's motion for directed verdict and the jury decided in its favor. The decision was affirmed by the court of appeals.
 
Outcome:
Corbin wins. The Texas Supreme Court reversed the decision of the appellate court and remanded the case back for a new trial.