Walker v. Thompson

W. O. MURRAY, Chief Justice.

This suit was instituted by Earl Thompson against Lee Walker, doing business as Walker Oil Field Contractor, seeking to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff when he was struck by a truck belonging to defendant. Texas Employers’ Insurance Association intervened, seeking subrogation as carrier of Workmen’s Compensation Insurance on Earl Thompson.

The trial was to a jury on special issues and judgment was rendered in plaintiff’s favor, in keeping with the verdict of the jury, in the sum of $41,928.27, from which judgment Lee Walker, d/b/a Lee…