City of Houston v. Kunze

*44Petitioner, City of Houston, filed proceedings in the County Court at Law of Harris County, Texas, against respondent, E. Huber, and others, to acquire an easement over and across certain land situated in the city of Houston.

On May 19, 1949, the judge of the County Court at Law appointed three Special Commissioners “to assess, the damages in accordance with law.” On July 5, 1949, the Special Commissioners issued “Notice of Hearing” to be held on July 14, 1949, and the person serving the notice made his return reciting that he had delivered “a true copy” of the notice to “E. Huber, his…