Texas & Pacific Railway Company v. Van Zandt

Respondent, Van Zandt, sued petitioner, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, for damages for personal .injuries alleged to have been sustained by him while a passenger on one of petitioner’s trains. A trial court judgment in favor of respondent was affirmed by the Court of Civil Appeals. 311 S.W. 2d 422.

Respondent alleged that he was injured by virtue of being thrown from his seat when the coach in which he was riding collided with a freight car standing on a siding. Petitioner pleaded only a general denial. The evidence left no doubt that the collision occurred, but petitioner introduced…