Texas Midland Railroad v. Morris

TEMPLETON, Associate Justice.

Morris lost an eye while in the employ of the Midland Railroad and claimed damages on account of the injury. His employer denied liability. The claim was settled by compromise without suit. The release executed by Morris recited a consideration of $25 cash. Pending the compromise Morris became the keeper of appellant’s section house near Terrell. He remained in that position for more than a year, after the settlement was effected, when a controversy arose concerning his method of conducting the business and he retired. He thereupon brought this suit, alleging that…