Hernandez v. Nissan Motor Corp. in U.S.A.

OPINION

FULLER, Justice.

Appellees, an automobile dealer and an automobile manufacturer were granted an instructed verdict at the close of the automobile owner’s case. The trial court entered a take nothing judgment. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Appellants, Jose R. Hernandez and wife, Lucia Hernandez, purchased a new 1982 automobile on March 4, 1982. On March 14, 1982, Jose Hernandez started his automobile, engaged it in gear, and while in motion it suddenly accelerated and the gas pedal stuck, resulting in an accident. Suit was filed against the new car dealer and the manufacturer…