State v. Larimore

This is a proceeding in rem against a “pinball machine”, instituted by peace officers of the City of Fort Worth. The case was docketed in the district court as State of Texas versus Tommy Larimore. Larimore was the owner of the machine. Procedure was pursuant to Vernon’s Ann. P.C. arts. 636, and 637. Though served with notice to appear and show cause why his “pinball or marble machine” theretofore seized by the peace officers should not be ordered destroyed, owner Larimore failed to appear at the hearing. The State, as a party in the position of plaintiff, introduced evidence upon the…