Houston & Texas Central Railway Co. v. Rogers

RAINEY, Associate Justice.

This suit was instituted on February 28, 1895, by James Rogers against the Houston and Texas Central Railway Company to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been received by him through the negligence of the appellant. At the time said injuries were alleged to have occurred, said Rogers was a single man. He was married to appellee subsequent thereto. On March 15, 1896, said Rogers died, and on the 16th day of said month the appellee, in open court, suggested the death of said James Rogers, and asked to prosecute the suit for her own benefit.

Appellant…