Bryson v. Payne
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from Harrison.County Court; W. H. Strength, Judge. Suit by J. H. Bryson against John Barton Payne, Agent. Judgment for plaintiff in the justice court, and for defendant in the county court, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHodges, J.
Appellant sued the appellee, as the Director General in charge of tire Texas & Pacific Railroad, to recover damages for the value of two head of cattle killed at a crossing. The case originated in the justice court, where a judgment wfis rendered in favor of the plaintiff for $142.75. The Director General appealed to the county court without giving any appeal bond. A motion was made in that court by the plaintiff to dismiss the appeal. This motion was overruled, and a trial followed which resulted in a verdict for the defendant.
[1, 2] The-first question presented on this appeal is: Did the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- El Paso & Southwestern Railroad v. LovickTexas Supreme Court · 1920
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