Texas & P. Ry. Co. v. Atchison

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

W. B. Atchison instituted this suit against the Texas and Pacific Railway Company to recover damages for injuries inflicted upon his wife by reason of the negligence of the defendant. The defendant entered general and special denials, specifically alleging contributory negligence and specially denied that plaintiff’s injuries were proximately caused by any act or negligence chargeable to it.

The trial before the court without a jury resulted in judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $750. The transcript contains findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Among other things,…