Stovall v. Martin
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, Baylor County; J. H. Milam, Judge. •• Suit by W. M. Stovall against I. E. Martin and another. From judgment for defendants, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDunklin, J.
On May 15, 1916, I. E. Martin and H. L. Robertson took from the pasture of W. M. Stovall, in Dickens county, without his knowledge or consent, 45 head of steer calves, under a claim by Martin that the same belonged to him. Robertson, who was then a state ranger and in the employment of the Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association, acted with Martin and in his behalf in such taking. Stovall was not present at the time, and, upon being told by Robertson that the animals had been so taken, entered his protest and demanded a return of the property, informing Martin and Robertson that he claimed title…
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