Legal Opinion

Cook v. Whitton

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided August 10, 1972No. 651Published

1Opinion of the Court

McKAY, Justice.

Appellants brought this suit against ap-pellee for damages for personal injuries resulting from an automobile collision. Trial was before a jury and judgment was rendered on the verdict that appellant Cook recover $300.00, and that appellants Bowman and Reed recover nothing. Appellants bring this appeal on two points complaining that the trial court erred in failing to excuse for cause the jurors Hazel Williams and T. W. Stanberry because of their bias and prejudice.

In voir dire examination of the jury panel appellants’ counsel informed the panel that none of appellants went to…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Palestine Contractors, Inc. v. PerkinsTexas Supreme Court · 1964
  2. Compton v. HenrieTexas Supreme Court · 1963
  3. Russell v. BaileyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1927
  4. Gussett v. Nueces CountyTexas Commission of Appeals · 1921
  5. Hammon v. Texas & New Orleans Railroad CompanyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1964

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