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

Appellee sued appellant for damages, alleging that on October 12, 1912, he was an employs of appellant, and had occasion, in the discharge of his duties, to be on top of some cars and to-descend therefrom; that in attempting to descend he placed his foot upon a handhold, which gave way, precipitating him to the ground, and causing him serious and permanent injuries; that the handhold was insufficient and insecure; and that defendant was negligent in having and permitting it to be in that condition.

“Defendant admitted that plaintiff was in its employ as stated, and that he met with an accident…