H. E. Butt Grocery Co. v. Logue

WILSON, Justice.

Relator’s application for leave to file petition for writ of prohibition is denied.

The motion reflects that in the trial of a personal injury action relator and its agent were defendants, it being alleged by plaintiff that both defendants were negligent in numerous respects. The jury verdict acquitted the agent of negligence, but the jury failed to answer several issues inquiring as to the conduct of relator. The trial court did not order severance, but rendered judgment for defendant agent, declaring a mistrial as to plaintiffs’ action against relator. The court has re-set…