Texas & New Orleans Railroad Co. v. Arnold

POPE, Justice.

E. H. Arnold sued Texas & New Orleans Railroad Company under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act and obtained a judgment on a verdict for $90,000 for injuries to his back. The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed. 381 S.W.2d 388. Railroad, petitioner here, urges a reversal because the trial court submitted two issues too broadly, improperly defined the term “suitable equipment,” and plaintiff’s attorney engaged in prejudicial argument in telling the jurors the effect of their answers to the issues. We are inclined to the view that these points would not require a reversal, but…