Fortune v. Swap Shop
Court of Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
WILSON, Justice.
In a collision between meeting vehicles, the parents of minor plaintiffs were killed. The jury found the collision was proximately caused by negligence of defendant truck driver in failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to yield the right of way while attempting to make a left turn and driving his truck while intoxicated. It was found defendant’s truck was not being operated on the left side of the highway, and defendant did not fail to keep the truck under proper control. The jury also found negligence of plaintiffs’ father in driving at an excessive speed and in excess of…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Little Rock Furniture Manufacturing Co. v. DunnTexas Supreme Court · 1949
- Kansas City Life Ins. Co. v. ElmoreCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1920
- Harrison v. KingCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1956
- Lumbermen's Insurance Corporation v. GoodmanCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1957
- Holly v. Bluebonnet Express CompanyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1955
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- Swap Shop v. FortuneTexas Supreme Court · 1963