Legal Opinion

Hines v. Hodges

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided January 14, 1922No. 9717. [fn*]Published

Appeal from District Court, Wichita County; P.. A. Martin, Judge. Action by J. C. Hodges against Walker D. Hines, Director General of Railroads. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals. Reversed, and remanded for new trial. "

1Opinion of the CourtConner, C. J.

Appellee sued to recover damages for personal injuries received at a public railroad crossing in or near Iowa Park, in Wichita county. He alleged that *350the employés of the railroad company at the time were operating and moving a string of cars along a track over the public crossing in question, which, as the plaintiff was attempting to cross, ran into his automobile, injuring the same to the extent of $350, and also injuring the plaintiff’s shoulder, arm and back, thereby inflicting permanent injuries, with the consequent loss of time, for all of which he claims damages in the sum of $5,000.

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2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. v. McGlamoryTexas Supreme Court · 1896
  2. Tisdale v. Panhandle & S. F. Ry. Co.Texas Commission of Appeals · 1921
  3. Forth Worth Belt Railway Co. v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1910
  4. Galveston-Houston Electric Ry. Co. v. PatellaCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1920
  5. Adams & Washam v. Southern Traction Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1916

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