Houston, E. & W. Tex. R'y Co. v. Harding

Willie, Chief Justice.

It seems from the record in this case that the defendant below having failed to appear and answer within proper time, the court, on the 1st day of January, 1884, heard proof as to the plaintiff’s demand, and on the 3d of January thereafter *163rendered judgment by default against the defendant. Ho motion to set aside the judgment was filed below, nor was any complaint made that the amount for which it was rendered was excessive. It is claimed, however, on appeal to this court, that the judgment is void because the cause was submitted on a legal holiday, and that it is for a…