Armstrong v. Texas Power and Light Company

SELLERS, Justice.

This suit was brought by Barbara Ann Armstrong in her individual capacity and as Guardian of the person and estate of Kendal Neil Armstrong, a minor, against the Texas Power and Light Company and its foreman, D. M. Myers, to recover exemplary damages under the laws of this State for the death of Morris Neil Armstrong, the husband of Barabara Ann, and the father of Kendall Neil, the Plaintiffs in the trial court and appellants here. The deceased was covered by Workmen’s Compensation Insurance which has been paid.

The case was tried to a jury and at the close of the evidence,…