Seastrunk Rendering Co. v. Hollingsworth

McClendon, chief justice.

The purposes of this suit were: (1) To abate and enjoin continuance of nuisances consisting (a) of a plant for rendering garbage and bodies of dead animals to extract grease therefrom, and (b) of large hog pens in connection therewith; and (2) to enjoin the manner in which the plant and pens were operated. The suit was filed May 31, 1943, and tried July 29-Aug. 1, 1943, to the court. The plant was located about half way between Temple and Belton on U. S. Highway 81, at a rural community called Midway. The materials from which grease was rendered consisted in the main…