Mayes v. West Texas Utilities Co.

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

J. R. Mayes and wife instituted this suit against the West Texas Utilities Company to recover damages by reason of the death of their son, Troy Mayes, who was electrocuted while climbing a transmission tower owned by the defendant. The defendant answered by general denial, special pleas, etc., and the court submitted the case to the jury on plaintiffs’ testimony. The jury’s answers to the special issues were returned into court. Each party made motion for judgment on the verdict, and the defendant also moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Said motions came on…