Tex. & Pac. R'y Co. v. Davis

Opinion by

Willson, J.

§ 191. Carrier; contract with, made in another state. A contract made with a railroad company in another state for the transportation of property into this state, if valid by the laws of the state where made, will be held valid here.

§ 192. Same; limitation of liability of, by contract. By statute of this state, it is provided that common carriers within this state shall not limit or restrict their liability as it exists at common law in any manner whatever, and no special agreement, made in contravention of this provision, is valid. [R. S. art. 278.] This provision…