Bourque v. Towers

STEPHENSON, Justice.

This is an action and a cross-action for damages arising out of an automobile collision at the intersection of Thomas and Woodworth in the City of Port Arthur. Trial was by jury and judgment was rendered for plaintiffs and against cross-plaintiffs based upon the jury’s answers to the special issues. The parties will be referred to here as they were in the trial court.

Plaintiff, James Towers, was driving one of the vehicles in an easterly direction on Thomas Boulevard, with his wife by his side as a passenger. Defendants were L. B. Bourque, the owner of the second vehicle…