Smith v. Buffalo Oil Co.

PLEASANTS, Associate Justice.

This is a suit by appellant to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused him by the negligence of appellee, his employer.

The defendant answered" the suit by general denial and pleas of assumed risk and contributory negligence.

The trial court instructed a verdict for the defendant and rendered judgment accordingly.

The evidence shows that plaintiff sustained the injuries complained of in his petition under the following circumstances: He was employed by the defendant as a common laborer and, under the direction of his employer, was engaged in…