City of Houston v. Schlueter

WERLEIN, Justice.

This suit was brought by appellant to enforce the terms of Ordinance No. 57-1481 passed by the City Council of the City of Houston requiring appellees to demolish certain portions of the building belonging to appellee Schlueter located at 3617 South Main Street in Houston, and thereafter to rewire the entire electrical system of the remaining portion of the building, so as to eliminate conditions existing which allegedly constitute a fire hazard. This appeal is taken from the judgment of the court instructing a verdict for appellees at the conclusion of appellant’s case.

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