Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Wafer

RICE, Associate Justice.

Appellee, on the 24th day of May, 1909, while in the employ of appellant as a section hand engaged in surfacing and' lining up its track, was injured, and brought this suit to recover damages therefor. The negligence alleged consisted in the failure on the part of appellant to furnish suitable tools and the requisite number of men to perform said work. Defendant answered by general denial, plea of assumed risk and contributory negligence.

'There was a jury trial, resulting in a verdict and judgment in favor of the appellee for the sum of $340, from which this appeal is…