Legal Opinion

Grand Lodge Colored K. of P. v. Johns

Texas Supreme Court

Decided March 25, 1936No. 6589PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

Mr. Judge GERMAN

delivered the opinion of the Commis- - sion of Appeals, Section A.

It becomes necessary in this case to dismiss the application for writ of error because of lack of jurisdiction. While the suit originated in the District Court of Cass County, yet it was one of which the county court had jurisdiction. Plaintiff in the trial court sued for the sum of $575.00 alleged to be due on an insurance policy, for 12 per cent penalty and for $250.00 attorney’s fees. We are advised that the County Court of Cass County does not have civil jurisdiction, but this does not make the case any less…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Jarecki Mfg. Co. v. HindsTexas Commission of Appeals · 1928
  2. City National Bank v. Phillips Petroleum Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1935
  3. Travelers Insurance v. BarkerTexas Supreme Court · 1935

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. H. E. White v. C. B. ErwinTexas Supreme Court · 1939

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