City of Teague v. Stiles

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is a suit brought by the City of Teague, appellant, against appellees to condemn the surface of 99½ acres of land to be used in connection with the city waterworks. Commissioners were appointed, who, after hearing, made an award to ap-pellees. Appellees being dissatisfied with the award, filed objections thereto and the cause came to the County Court for ■disposition. Trial upon the merits before .a jury upon special issues resulted in a verdict for appellees. W. F. Stiles and wife, •owners of the surface and the mineral royalty under 32 acres, for $33,397.50, and…