Legal Opinion
J. Weingarten, Inc. v. Gauthier
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided September 24, 1957No. 6105PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HIGHTOWER, Justice.
The suit was to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by Helen Gauthier, while a business invitee in a retail grocery store operated by appellant, J. Weingarten, Inc., in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. She was joined by her husband, Joseph Gauthier. Appellees’ cause was pitched on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur.
The petition alleges that on September 19, 1955, the appellee entered appellant’s store and made purchases therein and while leaving said store by means of a “magic eye” door, the same suddenly closed upon her body, striking her with great force…
2Cases cited20 opinions
- Aultman v. Dallas Railway & Terminal Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1953
- Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. v. HannigTexas Supreme Court · 1897
- Gulf Paving Co. v. LofstedtTexas Supreme Court · 1945
- J. Weingarten, Inc. v. BrockmanTexas Supreme Court · 1940
- Wichita Falls Traction Co. v. ElliottTexas Supreme Court · 1935
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3Cited by14 opinions
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- HCRA of Texas, Inc. v. JohnstonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 2005
- City of Dallas v. Cox, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)1990
- Hisey v. Cashway Supermarkets, Inc.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1967
- DeLeon v. Otis Elevator Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1980
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