T.P. Head v. Halliburton Oilwell Cementing Company

DYER, Circuit Judge.

In this appeal from a jury verdict for the defendant Halliburton, in a suit for damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff Head, arising out of a collision between their respective vehicles, the sole question for determination is whether it was prejudicial error to admit a letter written by Head’s brother and introduced for the purpose of impeachment. We hold it was prejudicial error and reverse.

On direct examination plaintiff testified that about twelve years before the accident in question he suffered an injury to his head while employed as a tool pusher on an…