Case Name: William O. EUBANKS et al. v. Thomas M. WILSON, Jr., et al.
Court: Louisiana Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 1964-06-26
Citations: 246 La. 576
Docket Number: No. 47300
Parties: William O. EUBANKS et al. v. Thomas M. WILSON, Jr., et al.
Judges: SUMMERS, J., is of the opinion that William O. Eubanks was contributorily negligent. His first duty was to warn oncoming traffic with the flashlight. Instead he sought to rectify the motor of his vehicle. His failure to warn oncoming traffic was negligence.
Reporter: Louisiana Reports
Volume: 246
Pages: 575–575

Head Matter:
165 So.2d 479
William O. EUBANKS et al. v. Thomas M. WILSON, Jr., et al.
No. 47300.
June 26, 1964.

Opinion:
In re: American Indemnity Company applying for certiorari, or writ of review, to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, Parish of Catahoula. 162 So.2d 842.
The application is denied. There appears no error of law in the judgment complained of.
SUMMERS, J., is of the opinion that William O. Eubanks was contributorily negligent. His first duty was to warn oncoming traffic with the flashlight. Instead he sought to rectify the motor of his vehicle. His failure to warn oncoming traffic was negligence.