H. & G. N. R. R. Co. v. Miller
Texas Supreme Court
Appeal from Harris. Tried, below before the Hon. James Masterson. The appellee sued as the father, and also as next friend of his minor son, Joseph E. Miller, for damages by the latter sustained as brakeman on defendant’s train of cars.
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Appeal from Harris. Tried, below before the Hon. James Masterson. The appellee sued as the father, and also as next friend of his minor son, Joseph E. Miller, for damages by the latter sustained as brakeman on defendant’s train of cars. The petition set forth that the son was nineteen years old, and had been tenderly raised, and was incapable of entering into a legal contract; that, without the knowledge or consent of the father, the defendant induced the son to enter its service as brakeman, and by the defendant’s negligence the son was thrown upon the track and his arm so crushed as to…
1Opinion of the Court
Roberts, Chief Justice.
This case having been previously submitted, and being examined, was, at this term, referred back to counsel for further examination, and reference to authorities upon questions propounded in making the reference, which have been responded to by counsel .011 both sides in a manner to deserve the commendation of the court, and to enable us readily to decide the case. Such candor as that exhibited in appellant’s supplemental written argument," in fairly presenting the law, with reference to authorities, and in not seeking to press upon the court those points that are…
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