Travelers Ins. Co. v. Nelle
Court of Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
McClendon, chief justice.
Suit by Nelle against appellant insurance company for a 5 per cent. ($337.50) real estate broker’s commission upon the sale of a 90-acre farm. The insurance company filed an answer in the nature of a bill of interpleader alleging that one Gustafson was also claiming the commission; deposited the $337.50 in the registry of the court; and prayed that Gustafson be cited and that it be discharged of all liability and recover its costs, including a reasonable attorney’s fee. Both Nelle and Gustafson excepted to this pleading. The court reserved its ruling thereon until the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Hancock v. StacyTexas Supreme Court · 1910
- Williams v. ParkerSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1924