Missouri Pac. Ry. Co. v. Texas & P. Ry. Co.

That intervenor’s cattle suffered injuries and damages while in transit from Pecos to Willow Springs is not disputed. The intervenor claims that the causo was negligence and bad handling on the part of the railroad company. It is contended for the receiver that it was through the negligence of the intervenor and his employes, and on account of the poor condition of the stock at the time of shipment. An examination of the evidence shows that the cattle were wintered in Presidio county, Tex.; were wild; a part had been herded four or five weeks, and some never herded; that they were gathered up…