Andrews v. Wilding

Appellee, a .fireman, sued appellant, his employer, for damages, upon allegations that he was injured, by reason of negligence of appellant, in a wreck on the line operated by appellant. The case was submitted on special issues, and, upon the verdict returned, judgment was entered for appellee for $22,000.

By special issue No. 12 the jury was required to find the amount “which would compensate, plaintiff. for injuries, if any, which he has alleged and proved.” This issue is not objected to, and need not be stated in full. Following this issue, the court said:

“The plaintiff alleges the injuries…