Roberg v. Houston & Tex. C. R.

This is a suit by plaintiff in error, as administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Andrew Roberg, to recover damages for herself and minor children resulting from the death of her said husband, which she alleges was caused by the negligence of the defendant in error.

The petition alleges that the death of Andrew Roberg was caused by the breaking of a chain which was being used by the said Roberg, an employé of defendant, in removing a wrecked car from defendant's railroad track. The charges of negligence contained in the petition are as follows:

"(1) The chain used in lifting said…