El Paso Electric Co. v. Barker

Mr. Judge German

delivered the opinion of Commission of Appeals, Section A.

This suit was instituted by the defendant in error, Clara Barker, against the El Paso Electric Company, to recover damages for personal injuries received by her while riding as a passenger in one of the motor buses operated by the company in transporting passengers in the City of El Paso. The case was tried before a jury on special issues, resulting in a judgment for Mrs. Barker for damages in the sum of $5000. The company appealed and the Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment. 116 S. W. (2d) 433.…