C., R.I. G. Ry. Co. v. Johnson

This suit was brought in the name of Hugh Johnson, a minor, by his father, W.L. Johnson, as next friend, who also sued in his own behalf, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by Hugh Johnson on the 5th day of June, 1906, in crossing the railway track of appellant in the town of Dalhart, Texas. The trial resulted in a verdict for $18,000 in favor of Hugh Johnson, and $2,000 in favor of W.L. Johnson, but the court required one-half the recovery to be remitted, and entered judgment accordingly.

The ground of recovery alleged was the negligence of appellant in blocking the street…