Kerlin v. Bassett

Appellee files his motiom herein to dismiss this appeal on the ground: that this court has no jurisdiction, for the-reason that this is a forcible entry and de-tainer proceeding, originating in the justice-of the peace court for damages in a sum not. exceeding‘$100. Appellee brought his action, of forcible detainer before the justice of the-peace against appellant, and obtained judgment in that court. Appellant sought to appeal from the judgment so obtained to the-county court of Crosby county. That court dismissed his appeal because the appeal bond was not filed within five days after…