Gutierrez v. Collins

OPINION

WARD, Justice.

Plaintiff brought suit in El Paso for her damages for personal injuries received in an automobile accident that occurred in Zara-gosa, State of Chihuahua, Mexico. This appeal is from the action of the trial Court in sustaining the Defendant’s plea to the jurisdiction of the Court because of the dissimilarity of the Mexican laws. We affirm.

Esperanza Gutierrez alleged that, while riding as a passenger in an automobile, she was struck by a vehicle which was driven by the Defendant Edward R. Collins. She alleged that both she and the Defendant were residents of El Paso, and…