Seale. v. Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe R'y Co.

Supreme Court of Texas · Decided 1886-01-15

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Willie, Chief Justice The correctness of the ruling of the district judge in sustaining the general demurrer to the appellant’s petition, depends upon whether or not the negligence of the defendant, in setting fire to the combustible matter upon its right of way, was the proximate cause of the death of Capitola Seale. The subject of proximate and remote cause, as applied to injuries resulting from negligence, has undergone frequ…

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