Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway Co. v. Elgin

BAIUEY, Chief Justice.

This suit was brought by T. A. Elgin, appellee, against the Trinity & Brazos Valley Bail way Company, appellant, to recover damages resulting to him from the killing of his son, T. A. Elgin, Jr., occasioned by the negligence of the railway company. Defendant answered by general demurrer, general denial, assumed risk and contributory negligence. Upon a hearing a verdict and judgment was rendered for plaintiff for $1,600, and defendant appeals.

The appellant complains of the action of the court in overruling its general demurrer to plaintiff’s petition. There was no error…