City of Waxahachie v. Missouri, K. & T. Ry. Co. of Texas

This suit was brought by plaintiff in error against defendant in error to recover penalties for the violation of an ordinance of said city requiring all railroads operated through said city to maintain flagmen or gates at certain street crossings in said city. Defendant in error answered by general and special exceptions, and by general denial and special pleas. The exceptions were sustained, and, plaintiff in error refusing to amend, the cause was dismissed, and judgment rendered for defendant in error.

The ordinance of said city of Waxahachie relied on was passed on March 7, 1911, and is as…