Fitzpatrick v. Dorris Bros.

This suit was brought by J. C. Dorris and F. B. Dorris against I. T. Dennis, I. P. Cowan, and P. H. Fitzpatrick in the district court of Erath county. The plaintiffs below sought judgment against all the defendants for $120, alleged conversion of personal property, and judgment against Dennis and Cowan for $1,600 on alleged contract. The defendant Fitzpatrick filed a plea of misjoinder of parties and causes of action, and defendants Dennis and Cowan filed no answer in the court below. On the trial plaintiff below dismissed the suit as to Fitzpatrick and Cowan, and judgment by default was…