San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railway Co. v. Lindsey

JAKES, Chief Justice.

Charles Lindsey sued appellant on account of personal injuries received by him, alleging that he was employed by said railway company as engineer, and while in the act of alighting from his engine in the performance of his duties the step of the engine turned,, which threw him to the ground, causing his injuries.

The defenses were general denial, assumed risks, and contributory negligence. Verdict for plaintiff for $20,000.

The first and principal question presented is the refusal of the charge r “In this case the evidence is insufficient to entitle plaintiff to recover…