City of Perryton v. Boyer

DENTON, Chief Justice.

This is a mandamus proceeding brought by the City of Perryton, Relator, seeking to compel Honorable Max W. Boyer, District Judge, to set aside his order granting a new trial and to re-enter judgment in Cause Number 3029 in their favor. Other respondents named in this cause are Gene E. Steed and wife, Marvel J. Steed; Delbert Trew and wife, Tressie O’Leen Trew, plaintiffs in the suit below.

The suit below was one for alleged damages to the plaintiffs’ land resulting from the construction of a drainage channel by the City of Perryton. In response to Special Issues, the jury…