Cleaver v. Dresser Industries

DUNAGAN, Chief Justice.

This case arose out of a collision between a tractor-trailer, owned by Dresser Industries, Inc. and driven by James Matthews, appellees, and a farm tractor owned and driven by A. T. Cleaver, appellant.

The collision occurred at the intersection of U. S. Hwy. 79 and Texas Farm Road 839 about 4:15 p. m. on October 4, 1973. The weather was dry and clear, with traffic conditions described as light. Both parties were proceeding southwest on Hwy. 79 in their respective vehicles, appellant operating the lead vehicle followed by appellee in the tractor-trailer. At the time of…