Scottish Union Insurance v. Tomkies & Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from Harris. Tried below before Hon. Wm. H. Wilson.
1Opinion of the Court
GARRETT, Chie Justice.
The appellees brought this'suit in ihe District Court of Harris County for the Fifty-fifth Judicial District .against the appellant to recover upon two fire insurance policies. The petition was filed April 25, 1901, to the May term of the court. The appearance day was May 7, 1901. On May 4, 1901, the appellant answered by filing a general demurrer and general denial. On May 11, 1901, the case was tried in the absence of counsel for the appellant and judgment was rendered for the appellees. One of the policies covered a building used for a grist mill and gin and the…
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