Nolan v. Board of County Commissioners

The opinion of the court was delivered by

MASON, J.:

On October 5, 1915, James T. Nolan brought an action against Ellis county to recover money claimed to be due him by reason of transactions which took place while *514he was county attorney, in 1899 and 1900. The county, in addition to a general denial, pleaded the statute of limitations and accord and satisfaction by a compromise and settlement made in April, 1913. Trial was had without a jury. Judgment was rendered for the defendant, and the plaintiff appeals. No formal special findings were made, but in rendering the decision the court stated…