Denison v. Sheppard

This is a mandamus proceeding, involving the right of the relator to the, office of Highway Commissioner.

An answer has been filed by the respondents, which shows that the question of his right, to the office is now before, the Court of Civil Appeals for the Third District,. upon appeal thereto by the relator from a judgment of the District Court of Travis County ousting him from said office.

Since the District Court of Travis County first obtained jurisdiction of the subject-matter of the instant application, and in the exercise of its power rendered judgment against the relator, and since…