Houston Belt & Terminal Ry. Co. v. Vogel
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, Harris County; Norman G. Kittrell, Special Judge. Action by John Vogel and wife, against the Houston Belt & Terminal Railway Company. From a judgment for plaintiffs, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMcMEANS, J.
John Vogel and wife sued the Houston Belt & Terminal Railway Company, alleging damages by way of depreciation in the market value of certain real estate in the city of Houston owned by them, the depreciation complained of being charged to the fact that the Houston Belt & Terminal Railway Company had built certain tracks in front of said property and had carried on railway operations over said tracks from and after the early part of the year 1910. Defendant answered by general denial, and pleaded that the property, instead of depreciating, had enhanced in value by reason of the construction.…
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