Southern Pine Lumber Co. v. Newton County Water Supply District

McNEILL, Justice.

The suit was instituted in the district court of Newton County by appellee Newton County Water Supply District to collect taxes, penalties and interest for the years 1956 and 1957 allegedly owed by appellant Southern Pine Lumber Company to appellee on certain lands in Newton County. The cause was tried before the court and a jury, and upon verdict judgment was rendered for appellee for the sum of $11,978.-05, plus 10 percent attorneys fees provided by Article 7880-73, Vernon’s Tex.Ann. Civ.St. This appeal has resulted from the judgment rendered.

Appellant bases its appeal upon…