Kansas City Southern Railway Co. v. Leatherwood

DIES, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff, Terry Leatherwood, brought suit against the Kansas City Southern Railway Company, defendant, alleging injuries received while driving across the latter’s railroad crossing on Archie Street in the City of Beaumont. Trial was to a jury, which found for the plaintiff and from which the railroad appeals. The parties will be referred to as they were below.

Defendant admits the crossing in question was rough but contends that the liability issue was incorrect. (Points of Error Nos. 1 and 2). That issue inquired if defendant failed to maintain its Archie Street crossing…