Texas & Pacific Railway Co. v. Presley

Mr. Judge Slatton

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section B.

This was an action for damages for personal injuries sustained by J. D. Presley, filed in the District Court of Bowie County against the Texas & Pacific Railway Company. A jury trial on special issues resulted in the rendition of judgment in favor of Presley for the sum of $2950.00. The Railway Company appealed. The Court of Civil Appeals reversed and rendered judgment in favor of the Railway Company, but upon motion of Presley withdrew its judgment of rendition and affirmed the judgment of the district court, with…