Harold Darryl, Petitioners v. Ford Motor Company, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury's finding of a defective brake push rod at the time Ford sold the truck, affirming strict liability against the manufacturer and reversing the Court of Civil Appeals. The Court also ruled that the appellate court lacked jurisdiction to consider insufficient‑evidence points and affirmed that a manufacturer owes a duty of strict liability to non‑users and bystanders. The decision reinstated the trial court judgment for the Darryls against Ford. Justice Hamilton dissented, arguing the record did not show the defect existed before the collision.