Stephenville N. & S. T. Ry. Co. v. Schrank

This is a suit to recover damages on account of injuries to a mule belonging to appellee, occurring by reason of the alleged negligence of appellant in failing to properly construct and keep in repair a cattle guard on its line, and in permitting grass, wheat, and oats to grow thereon. The guard in question is what is known as a metal guard, and was described by appellant’s roadmaster as follows:

“These guards are eight feet long and are made in four sections, two inside of the rails and two outside. The uniform width of the spikes are 2 or 2.4 inches at the bottom. They are made from about ⅛…