Vinson v. McPherson

Adrian Tates recovered judgment against appellant, G. W. Vinson, in a forcible entry and detainer suit in justice court and appellant gave notice of appeal. He attempted to prosecute this appeal in forma pauperis by making an oath of his inability to pay costs or give security therefor. The justice of the peace refused to send up the transcript upon this showing. Thereupon a mandamus proceeding was instituted against such justice of the peace, appellee herein, before the county court of Wheeler county. Upon a hearing the said county court, being of the opinion that an appeal could not be…