McAlister v. Miller

McGILL, Special Commissioner.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the District Court of Ector County, Seventieth Judicial District. The suit was brought by appellee to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by him when a truck belonging to appellant McAlister and operated by his employee, appellant Edwards, was backed into a gasoline butane tank which appellee was assisting Edwards in loading on the truck. He also sought to recover necessary medical and hospital expenses.

The accident occurred on July 26, 1941. The truck was equipped with a winch, with winch line and hook. Appellee,…