Texas & P. Ry. Co. v. Jefferson

HIGGINS, Justice.

The appellee Jefferson brought this suit against the Texas & Pacific Railway Company, appellant, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff, who was an employee of the defendant, working in its shops at Marshall, Texas. At the time of the accident in question plaintiff was aiding Grant Patterson, a fellow-employee, to roll a heavy tractor wheel weighing 1461 pounds. While so engaged the wheel fell, breaking plaintiff’s leg in two places seriously injuring him.

It is conceded in the briefs of both parties1 plaintiff’s rights and remedies are governed by the…