Chicago, R. I. & G. Ry. Co. v. Sears
Texas Commission of Appeals
Error to Court of Civil Appeals of Fifth Supreme judicial District. Action by William Sears, by next friend, against the Chicago, Bock Island & Gulf Bailway Company. Judgment for plaintiff affirmed by Court of Civil Appeals (155 S’. W. 1003), and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtStrong, J.
This is an action by William Sears, by next friend, against the Chicago, Rock Island & Gulf Railway Company to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been received through the negligence of defendant company. The case has been twice tried. The first trial resulted in a judgment in favor of plaintiff, which was reversed by the Court of Civil Appeals. 130 S. W. 1019. Upon the second trial plaintiff again recovered judgment, which was affirmed. 155 S. W. 1003.
The facts upon which the recovery is based are thus stated by the Court of Civil Appeals in their findings:
“Wm. Sears, then…
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- Seale. v. Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe R'y Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1886
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