Texas & New Orleans Railroad v. Lopez

MURRAY, Chief Justice.

This suit was instituted by Viviano Lopez against Texas & New Orleans Railroad Company seeking to recover for damages to his automobile sustained in a crossing collision with defendant’s train. The trial was to a jury upon special issues, and resulted in judgment for Lopez in the sum of $999.99, together with interest at 6% per annum. Texas & New Orleans Railroad Company has appealed.

Appellant’s first point is that there was no evidence to show the fair market value of appellee’s automobile just prior to and just after the collision. We overrule this point. Appellee…