Hermann v. Higgins Oil & Fuel Co.

This suit was brought by George H. Hermann against appellee to recover $4,779.45, the alleged value of 6,372.-61 barrels of crude oil delivered by plaintiff to defendant for storage during the years 1907 and 1908, and for which plaintiff alleged defendant had failed to account.

The original petition was filed on July 16, 1909. On March 26,1910, the defendant filed its original answer, consisting of a general demurrer and general denial.

The judge’s docket shows that the case was first set for trial on December 21, 1909, and was continued by agreement on April 19, 1910, and again on June 6,…