Independent Oil Refining Co. v. Lueders

A Chevrolet coupe belonging to plaintiff partnership was damaged as the result of being run into by a truck owned and operated by defendant.

The Chevrolet was proceeding down North Prieur street towards Esplanade avenue and the truck was on its way in Esplanade avenue towards the Mississippi river. When the Chevrolet, which was proceeding to the right of the street on which it was being driven, had reached a point about 20 or 25 feet from Esplanade avenue, the truck dashed around the corner and crashed into it.

Defendant .contends that the accident, from his point of view, was unavoidable for…