Texas Electric Service Co. v. Perkins

This suit was instituted by the Texas Electric Service Company, a corporation, having the right of eminent domain, by filing with the county judge of Young county a petition for condemnation against O. S. Perkins and wife. Upon the filing of the petition the county judge appointed commissioners who gave notice of the hearing. The hearing was had in conformity with the notice and an award made by the commissioners assessing the damages at $1,250. The electric company appealed from this award to the county court of Young county. Issue was joined by the pleadings of the parties in the county…