Dallas Ry. & Terminal Co. v. Travis

Annie Travis, joined by her husband, brought this suit against the street ear company to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by her while a passenger on one of defendant’s street cars. She boarded the street car as a passenger, and after she had gotten on the car and paid her fare, but before she had reached a seat, the motorman started the car with a jerk, throwing her to the floor and injuring her. The verdict of the jury on special issues was favorable to' the plaintiff, and judgment was entered accordingly. The defendant appealed.

The appellant presented a general demurrer and…