Thomas v. Leonard Truck Lines

Plaintiff's automobile collided with a trailer drawn by a truck of defendant, Leonard Truck Lines, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the defendant, on St. Vincent Avenue in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in the day time, and he sues to recover the amount expended to repair the damage done the car and for physical injuries sustained by him consequent to the accident. Defendant's insurer, Commercial Standard Insurance Company, is also impleaded.

Both vehicles were traveling south at moderate rates of speed. Plaintiff's car was following the truck and had done so for nearly one-half mile. The…