Court of Appeals of Texas March 24, 1900 (St. Louis Southwestern Railway Co. v. Adams)

lead-opinion

On the 8th day of August, 1899, appellee instituted suit against appellant in the County Court of Collin County. He alleged in his petition that on May 3, 1899, he was the owner of a mare and colt, and that on that day the same were killed through the negligence of appellant, its agents and servants, in the operation and control of the train.