McNiel v. Fort Worth Baseball Club

RENFRO, Justice.

Suit was brought by John B. McNiel against the Fort Worth Baseball Club of the Texas' League for personal injuries. From a summary judgment in favor of the Baseball Club, McNiel has appealed.

In his petition appellant alleged that he purchased a ticket in the reserve section behind first base in LaGrave Field on the occasion in question; the section was un-screened, a fact which he knew;, he had requested a seat in that particular section because he preferred it to any other; he was familiar .with the game of baseball, having played it in his younger life and having been a…