Crowley v. Finch
Court of Appeals of Texas
Error to Dallas County Court; E. B. Muse,. Judge. Action by H. E. Crowley against T. E. Lester,- in which J. B. Finch filed, an affidavit, and bond, and claimed possession and ownership of the property in controversy. There was a judgment for claimant, and plaintiff" brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtRasbury, J.
This suit was a contest under the statutory remedy of the trial of the right of property to determine the ownership of an automobile described as a “Mar-mon Roadster.” Plaintiff in error sequestrated the car in a proceeding filed against one T. E. Lester. Defendant in error filed affidavit and bond under the statute and claimed possession and ownership of the car. Tender of Issues were filed as provided by statute. A jury was demanded and regularly impaneled. At tbe conclusion of the testimony the court trying the case instructed the jury to return a verdict for defendant in error. The jury…
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