Sherman v. T. N.O.R.R. Co.

We extract the following statement from the opinion of the Court of Civil Appeals:

"Enoch Sherman, for himself and as next friend of George, his minor son, brought this suit against the railway company for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the minor through the negligence of the company.

"The company answered by general denial and pleas of assumed risk and contributory negligence.

"A trial by jury resulted in a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff for himself and as next friend of the minor. The company has appealed."

The following facts appear beyond dispute:…