Galveston, H. & S. A. Ry. Co. v. Summers

William L. Summers, as plaintiff, brought this suit against the Galveston, Harrisburg & ,San Antonio Railway Company for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by him while-in the employ of the said railway company as-a switchman, and while in the performance of his duties as switchman, in getting off a freight car, and while attempting to do so a grabiron, or handhold, gave way, throwing him to the ground and under a moving car, resulting in injuries to him, among the injuries sustained, the amputation of one of his legs between the ankle and knee. Plaintiff alleged…