Missouri, K. & T. Ry. Co. of Texas v. Robertson
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, Marion County; J. A. Ward, Judge. Action by W. D. Robertson against the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas. From judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHodges, J.
This appeal is from a judgment awarding the appellee $5,000 as damages for personal injuries sustained at a public crossing in the city of Jefferson, Tex. The facts show that the appellee resided in the country, and had gone to Jefferson that day with a wagonload of cotton, which he delivered at a warehouse near the appellant’s depot. The depot was located between two streets which crossed the appellant’s track at right angles. In going to the warehouse, which was on the east side of the railroad, appellee crossed the tracks north of the depot and turned south. While he was at the warehouse…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- International & Great Northern Railway Co. v. NeffTexas Supreme Court · 1894
- Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. v. TaffCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1903
- Williams v. Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1903
- Lodwick Lumber Co. v. E. H. MounceCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1907
3Cited by3 opinions
- Young v. Board of TrusteesMontana Supreme Court · 1931
- Robertson v. HoldenCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1927
- Galveston, H. & S. A. Ry. Co. v. HarolsonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1924