Western Transport Co. v. Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Co.

OPINION

WILSON, Justice.

Appellee railway company recovered judgment against appellant-defendant gasoline truck transport company for property damage arising out of a railroad crossing accident. The principal questions in the case result from the disregarding of jury findings by the trial court.

Appellant’s truck loaded with gasoline was struck by appellee’s Santa Fe “Chief” in Clifton, Texas. Exploding gasoline caused the property damage to the railroad equipment, found to be nearly $70,000. The jury found in effect that the truck driver’s negligence in failing to keep a proper lookout, in…