Legal Opinion
Thomas v. International Harvester Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided June 3, 1959No. 13472PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MURRAY, Chief Justice.
This suit was instituted in the District Court of Bexar County by Merlin A. Thomas against International Harvester Company, for damages for injuries allegedly sustained by him in consequence of the locking of the steering wheel apparatus of a new International truck allegedly manufactured, serviced and inspected by defendant.
Plaintiff further alleged that on or about March 23, 1955, while he was driving the truck on a paved highway in Blanco County, Texas, and as he approached a slight curve in the road, the steering apparatus locked and the truck went off the highway…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Aultman v. Dallas Railway & Terminal Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1953
- City of Austin v. CannizzoTexas Supreme Court · 1954
- Retail Credit Company v. HymanCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1958
- First National Life Insurance Co. v. HerringCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1958
- TEXAS EMPLOYERS'INSURANCE ASSOCIATION v. RobertsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1955
3Cited by5 opinions
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- Sharp v. KnowlesCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1971