Lindsey v. Caston

McCLENDON, Chief Justice.

This is a forcible entry and detainer suit, filed in the justice court, appealed to the county court, and thence to this court. The judgment, based upon a special issue jury verdict, was in favor of the plaintiffs, awarding possession of the premises involved and damages for their detention. The appeal is by defendant.

There is no statement of facts and no legal excuse for failure to obtain one. There was no stenographer available to take down the testimony, and the failure of the trial court to appoint one under the circumstances was not error. The fact situation in…