Texas & Pacific Ry. Co. v. Floyd

DIXON, Chief Justice.

Appellee Gladys Floyd was a passenger in an automobile which stalled on the tracks at a railroad crossing in the path of an oncoming train. She escaped from the automobile before the collision took place, but in doing so sustained personal injuries. She sued appellant Texas & Pacific Railway Company for damages because of her injuries and was awarded judgment for $1,900.

The automobile, a 1950 model Pontiac, was owned and was being driven by Rubin Branch. His wife, Flossie Branch, was riding on the front seat between Branch and appellee Gladys Floyd, who was riding on the…