Madara v. Marshall

EVANS, Justice.

This personal injury action is the result of an intersectional collision between two automobiles.

The defendant, driving his automobile in an easterly direction on Westheimer Road, was attempting to turn left onto River Oaks Blvd. The plaintiff was proceeding westerly on Westheimer. The following sketch indicates the scene of the accident.

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In response to special issues the jury failed to find the defendant negligent in his speed, the application of his brakes, or his lookout, or that he had failed to yield the right-of-way. The jury found the plaintiff negligent in…