Gose v. Coryell

KEY, Chief Justice.

T. A. Gose instituted this suit against B. G. Coryell, for the purpose of enjoining and preventing the operation of a cotton gin. The plaintiff alleged that great quantities of noise, dust and lint emanating from the gin invaded his home, which is nearby the gin, and caused such discomfort and injury to himself and family as rendered the operation of the gin where it is located a nuisance.

The defendant’s answer embraced a general demurrer, a general denial and a special plea of limitation or prescription.

The case was submitted to the court without a jury, and from a…