Rowan v. Stowe

J. E. Stowe, a resident of the city of El Paso, filed this suit against Sam Rowan and the West Texas. Club, which was alleged to be a private corporation, duly incorporated under the laws of Texas. The substance of the plaintiff’s allegations may be stated briefly as follows:(1) That Rowan is in possession and in control of and is the lessee of certain premises in the basement of the McCoy Hotel in the city of El Paso, said premises being commonly known as the West Texas. Club, and being the place where the West Texas Club has its headquarters and place of business; that the said premises, in…