Gregory v. Colvin

Jim Johnson, Associate Justice.

This is a petition for a writ of mandamus directing the respondent Circuit Judge to set a case for trial.

In September, 1959, petitioner, Bessie Gregory, filed suit in the Circuit Court of Dallas County against Fred Thompson and Henry Thompson, d/b/a Thompson Buick Company, in tort for conversion of cash belonging to petitioner. On November 16, 1959, the case was tried before a jury of twelve and resulted in a hung jury, seven to five in favor of petitioner. The trial court declared a mistrial and dismissed the jury. Thereafter on January 23, 1961, the case was…