Franklin v. City of Galveston

MONTEITH, Chief Justice.

This suit was brought by Lola Mae Franklin, individually and as guardian of her five minor children, for the recovery of damages from appellee, City of Galveston, for the death of Jerry Franklin, who was drowned in the channel of Galveston Bay, into which he fell from a ramp constituting a part of the waterfront docks owned by appellee, City of Galveston. It was alleged that Jerry Franklin’s death was brought about by the negligence of the defendant, City of Galveston, its agents and employees.

Texas Employers Insurance Association, who carried compensation insurance…