Cragar v. Jones

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

In this case we are presented with a classic case of lack of proximate causation. On January 29, 1979, Mrs. Cecil Jones’ automobile crossed the center line of the highway and collided with the truck driven by Sarah Cragar, the appellant. Admittedly Jones’ negligence caused the occurrence and admittedly Sarah Cragar was not hurt in the collision. Apparently, at Mrs. Jones’ suggestion, Cragar got out of her vehicle and walked up to Jerry Jones’ home. As she was walking on the sidewalk she slipped and fell on ice, sustaining injuries. She sued Mrs. Jones for those…