Harris Cty. v. Texas N. O. R. Co.

GRAVES, Justice.

This appeal by the County is from a $1,086.50 judgment against it and in favor of the Railroad Company, entered by the 61st District Court, sitting without a jury, as for the reasonable market value of 2,173 cubic yards of gravel belonging to the latter, which the former was found to have converted to its own use and benefit.

The court supported its decree with findings of fact and conclusions of law, the former of which are not controverted here, substantially as follows:

“II. Without the knowledge, consent, acquiescence or approval of plaintiff, or any of its officers, agents…