Northcutt v. Magnolia Petroleum Co.

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

The plaintiff, B. L. Northcutt, instituted this suit against the Magnolia Petroleum Company to recover damages on account of personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by him as a result of negligence on the part of the defendant. The defendant answered by general denial and allegations of contributory negligence. The trial was had before the court and jury, and, upon the latter’s answer to special issues, judgment was entered in favor of the defendant. Northcutt appeals. The parties will be referred to as in the trial court. ■

The plaintiff alleged that as a tenant…