City of Eastland v. Owen

On February 27, 1924, the city of East-land, for the use of Texas Bitulithic Company; filed suit against Briggs Owen to recover the balance upon an assessment for a street improvement and to foreclose a lien upon the property improved. On January 26, 1926, the case was dismissed for want of prosecution. On June 6, 1927, at a subsequent term of court, a motion (so denominated) was filed, seeking to have the order of dismissal set aside and the cause reinstated. On March 17, 1930, an amended motion was filed, which it was prayed should be considered in the nature of a bill of review. No…