Legal Opinion

Missouri, K. & T. Ry. Co. of Texas v. Steiger

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided November 26, 1913Published

1Opinion of the CourtJenkins, J.

The following sketch will aid in understanding the material facts of this ease:

From the above sketch it will he seen that appellant’s right of way is fenced on the northwest side, but is not fenced on the northeast side, except for about 75 yards from the river. There is an embankment or dump near the river, some six or seven feet high, extending back for a short distance, after which the track is on a level with the surface. Appellee had placed his horse in Eidson’s alfalfa pasture, and he went upon the track near the river, and, being frightened by the approaching train, ran upon the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. International & Great Northern Railroad v. DixonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1908
  2. Missouri, K. & T. Ry. Co. of Texas v. MeyerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1913

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