Legal Opinion
City of Abilene v. Jones
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided February 9, 1962No. 3680PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALTER, Justice.
Irene Jones, individually and as guardian-of the estate of Joel V. Jones, filed suit against the City of Abilene and Elmer Finch for damages. The city filed a cross action-against a third party defendant, Norris, Hanley & Norris, hereinafter referred to as Norris, who had a paving contract with the city. The city alleged that Norris was. guilty of negligence and of negligent en-trustment and sought contribution and indemnity from Norris. The city also pleaded its contract with Norris.
The court ordered a severance and rendered a summary judgment for Norris. Jones was employed…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Permian Oil Co. v. SmithTexas Supreme Court · 1937
- Permian Oil Co. v. SmithTexas Supreme Court · 1937
- Walker v. Texas Employers' Insurance AssociationTexas Supreme Court · 1956
- West Texas Utilities Co. v. RennerTexas Commission of Appeals · 1932
- Younger Brothers, Inc. v. MyersTexas Supreme Court · 1959
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3Cited by14 opinions
- Townsend v. Memorial Medical CenterCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1975
- Hebert v. BlankenshipLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1966
- Santisteven v. Dow Chemical Co.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1974
- Blackwell Burner Co., Inc. v. CerdaCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1982
- Farias v. BesteiroCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1970
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