Galveston, H. & S. A. Ry. Co. v. Easton

PLY, C.- J.

This is an action by appellee to recover damages from appellant, in the sum of $75,520, alleged to have accrued from personal injuries inflicted on him, while a passenger on a railway train belonging to appellant, through its negligence. Appel lant pleaded assumed risk and contributory negligence. The cause was submitted to a jury on special issues, and, upon the answers returned thereto, judgment was rendered in favor of appellee for $10,520.

In reply to the special issues submitted by the court, the jury answered: That the train on which appellee was riding, and at a time when he…