City of Corpus Christi v. Scruggs

BOBBITT, Justice.

On August 3, 1934, defendant in error, George W. Scruggs, filed his petition in the district court of San Patricio county against plaintiff in error, city of Corpus Christi, for alleged breach of contract concerning lands in which both parties are interested, and which are situated in San Patricio- county, and asking judgment against the city in the sum of $59,000. On the same day the district clerk of San Pa-tricio county issued citation thereon, db rected to “the Sheriff or any Constable of San Patricio County,” commanding such officer or officers to summon the city of…