Fred A. Jones Co. v. Drake

This is an action brought by appellee against appellant to recover damages sustained by him in consequence of personal injuries inflicted through the negligence of appellant’s servants. Plaintiff’s petition alleges, in substance, that on or about January 21,1911, the defendant, a private corporation, was engaged in constructing for the city of Dallas, Tex., a large water reservoir, known as “White Rock Reservoir,” and plaintiff, as an, employe of defendant, was assisting in doing the work. That the defendant, acting through its officers and representatives, was guilty of negligence in that it…