Texas Highway Department v. Weber

S. J. Weber sued the Texas Highway Department, after permission was granted by the Legislature of the State of Texas for him to bring the suit. The facts of the case are relatively simple, and are undisputed. On August 23, 1945, Weber was the lessee of a tract of land near the City of Houston, adjoining the Houston-Alvin highway, which was maintained by the Texas Highway Department. At that time Weber owned a hay crop growing upon the leased premises which was almost ready for harvest. On the date mentioned, employees of the Highway Department,- while engaged in the maintenance of the…