State v. Finch

POPE, Justice.

We are asked to grant a mandamus ordering the trial judge to enter judgment upon a verdict which was returned in open court and received by the court. The trial court received the verdict and discharged the jury, but granted a motion for mistrial filed several days later. The mandamus is proper.

Remi Aelvoet and wife, respondents, with the State’s permission, sued the State, Bexar County, and the State Highway Department, relators. The suit was for the recovery of damages to their property. The court submitted two issues, and the jury answered both of them. Upon the basis of the…