Jack Danciger v. City of Fort Worth

This appeal presents a controversy between the appellant Danciger and the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as to which of them is entitled to proceeds paid by the United States into the registry of the court upon the condemnation of certain property. There is no dispute as to the condemnation or the amount paid by the Government.

Both the appellant and the city claimed ownership of the property taken, and each filed motions for summary judgment. The facts are not in dispute and only questions of law are involved. The appellant claimed title under an alleged contract of sale and escrow agreement.…