Murray v. Jones

As a military traffic policeman, appellee, Jones, riding his motorcycle, was following the automobile of appellant, Murray, which was driven by the latter’s chauffeur. It was alleged that the Murray car stopped suddenly in the center of a narrow street within the territorial limits of Ft. Sam Houston, adjacent to the city of San Antonio, and that appellee’s motorcycle skidded into the rear of Murray’s car, and appellee was seriously injured as a result of the collision.

Jones brought this action for personal injuries against Murray in a district court of Bexar county, whereas Murray is a…