St. Louis, Southwestern Railway Co. of Texas v. Duffy

YOUNG, Justice.

David Duffy, a minor, age 18, by father Martin Duffy as next friend, and the latter individually, filed this suit against defendant Railway Company for damages arising from personal injuries suffered by David, also for doctors, hospital and medical expense allegedly incurred by the father as a result thereof. Basis of the action was an automobile collision with a standing train of defendant on night of February 16, 1955, by a 1941 Chevrolet automobile in which David Duffy was a passenger, and operated at the time by Irving A. Hoff, age 19. Upon trial and jury verdict, judgments…