Cox v. Gordon

On April 26,1920, M. J. Cox, the appellant, recovered a judgment in the county court of Denton county for the sum of $756 against the United Eood Distribution Company. On May 14 following a motion by that company for a new trial was overruled, and notice of appeal given. On June 3, 1920, 20 days after the motion for a new trial was overruled, a supersedeas bond was executed by the United Eood Distribution Company and B. H. Hill as sureties. That bond was presented within the time allowed by law to the clerk of the county court of Denton county for his approval. The clerk refused to approve…