Mineralized Rubber Co. v. City of Cleburne

RAINEY, Associate Justice.

—Appellant instituted this action to recover of appellee the possession of 1000 feet of rubber fire hose valued at $750, and for rent for the use of same for six months at $30 per month. The hose was sequestered and replevied by appellee. The case was tried by the court without a jury and judgment rendered for appellee.

The evidence shows that the city council of Cleburne, a city duly incorporated, made a contract with an agent of appellant to purchase from appellant 1000 feet of rubber fire hose for the sum of $750, payable in three years. The city reserved the…