T. & P. R'y Co. v. Best

Citations

• 66 Tex. 116
• 18 S.W. 224
• 1886 Tex. LEXIS 459

Syllabus

<p>1. Liability of railways—Friends of passengers—It is the duty of a railway company to keep its premises in safe condition for the use of a friend of its passenger,, aiding him to enter or leave its cars. Following Hamilton v. Bailway Company, 64 Tex., and cases cited.</p> <p>2. Same—This duty extends to the case of one who, having an appointment with a passenger, enters the company’s premises, intending, in case the appointment be met, to become a passenger himself.</p> <p>3. Contributory negligence—Charge—The test of the liability of one to the charge of contributory negligence is, whether a prudent person, in the same situation, and having the knowledge possessed by the one in question, would do the alleged, negligent act. See opinion for charge held incorrect. ,</p>