Texas & P. Ry. Co. v. Midland Mercantile Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from Midland County Court; Frank. A. Judkins, Special Judge. Action by the Midland Mercantile Company against the Texas & Pacific Railway Company, begun in justice court and appealed by defendant to county court. The appeal being there dismissed, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHarper, C. J.
Appellee filed this suit in justice court, Midland county, against the appellant, Texas & Pacific Railway Company, for the value of $185 of an automobile alleged to have been converted by said railway company. Judgment was rendered for the appellee in the justice court. Notice of appeal was given to the county court. Appeal bond was duly executed and same was presented to the justice of the peace, but was not approved or filed by the justice. Thereafter the papers in the case, including the appeal bond, were transmitted to the county court and filed by the county clerk. Thereupon appellee…
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