Meyer v. State Ex Rel. Lefler

This is a petition for writ of mandamus. An action to remove the Sheriff of Jefferson County was based upon Art. 5977 and related articles, T.R.C.S. The jury did not answer some of the questions submitted, and a mistrial was declared. This action was brought to compel the trial judge to enter judgment for the sheriff upon the issues which were answered.

The petition in the trial court alleged 19 causes as grounds for removal, all of which were denied by the sheriff.

The 19 grounds for removal were submitted separately for answers by the jury, as well as the paragraph containing a general…