Powers v. Taylor

CROCKETT, Justice.

Defendant Marvin S. Taylor appeals from a judgment finding him in contempt and imposing a sentence of five days in jail and fine of $100.

In the original proceeding, after jury trial, damages were assessed against the defendant, and he was enjoined from keeping horses on his property; and from allowing them to trespass upon the property of his neighbors, including plaintiff, John G. Powers.

Defendant appealed that judgment and filed a supersedeas bond, but did not remove his horses from his property. About two weeks after the judgment, one of the defendant’s horses got loose…