Texas & Pacific R'y Co. v. Morin

Citations

• 66 Tex. 133
• 18 S.W. 345
• 1886 Tex. LEXIS 466

Syllabus

<p>1. Contributory negligence—Charge—See facts for charge on the question of negligence held fair and not calculated to mislead.</p> <p>2. Injury to minor—Action by parent—Measure of damages—The damages recoverable by a parent for injuries to a minor child, not resulting in death, are not restricted to the value of the services of the child during its minority, less the expense of feeding and clothing it.</p> <p>3. Same—Former judgment in favor of minor—If the minor has improperly recovered damages, in its own favor, for its reduced capacity to earn money during minority, such judgment cannot aifect the parent’s right to recover damages in another action, on the same ground.</p> <p>4. Excessive damages—Jury—Charge of the court—It is the duty of a jury to be governed by the charge of the court as to what matters may be considered in assessing damages. See opinion for damages held excessive.</p>