Thomas v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co.

CRITZ, Judge.

This suit was instituted in the district court of -Wichita county, Tex., by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Thomas, against Postal Telegraph-Cable Company of Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad Company to recover damages for the death of their 16 year old son, alleged to have resulted from the negligence of such companies. The case was tried in the district court with a jury. At the close of the testimony, the court instructed a verdict for the defendant companies. The verdict was returned as directed, and judgment entered accordingly. On appeal by the Thomases, this judgment was affirmed by…