Sabine & East Texas Railway Co v. Dean
Texas Supreme Court
Appeal from Hardin. Tried below before Hon. L. B. Hightower. c This is an appeal from a judgment against appellant for 82200 in favor of the widow and two children of John Dean, killed in crossing the track of appellant. The issues were a general denial and contributory negligence. The facts are sufficiently shown in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
HEHRY, Associate Justice.
This suit was brought by the surviving’ widow and two children of John Dean to recover damages for his death,, caused by his being run over by one of defendant’s trains.
The defendant pleaded a general denial and contributory negligence.. There was a judgment on the verdict of a jury for plaintiffs.
The errors assigned relate only to the refusal of the court to grant defendant a new trial upon the following grounds:
1. Because there was no evidence showing negligence on the part of defendant.
2. Because the evidence shows that the death of the deceased was caused solely…
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