Siebenlist v. Harville

GREENHILL, Chief Justice.

In this rear-end automobile collision case, we hold that the trial court correctly submitted broadly the question of gross negligence. We reverse the judgment of the court of civil appeals which held the submission to be erroneous. 582 S.W.2d 621.

The action was initiated by Solomon Sie-benlist against Danny Harville. The case was submitted to the jury under the check list procedure authorized by Rule 277, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. The jury found Harville guilty of negligence as to speed, acceleration, control, brakes, and directing his vehicle. Each act of…