Southland Greyhound Lines, Inc. v. Cotten

Mr. Judge TAYLOR

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section B.

E. E. Gotten sued the Southland Greyhound Lines, Inc., for injuries sustained by his wife. The parties will be referred to as plaintiff and defendant, respectively. Upon findings made by the jury judgment was rendered in plaintiff’s favor. The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the judgment. 55 S. W. (2d) 1066.

Plaintiff alleged and the jury found that defendant was negligent in driving at a dangerous rate of speed, in driving with defective brakes, and driving without keeping a proper lookout. The scene of the…