Markwell v. Galveston County

This agreed statement furnishes, in substance, a sufficient background for the consideration of the appeal at bar, towit:

"This is a suit to recover compensation for services rendered by appellant, as Special County Judge of Galveston County, Texas, from August 21, 1940, to January 3, 1941. The facts are agreed, as are the two questions involved, i.e., (1) Whether a special county judge of Galveston County, elected by the practicing attorneys, pursuant to the applicable statutes, is entitled to compensation for his services, and (2) if so, the method of computing such compensation. The facts…