BENNERS v. CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK

No. 5072.

477 S.W.2d 326 (1972)

Ruth Hagaman BENNERS, Independent Executrix of the Estate of Daisy Purnell Simpson, Deceased, Appellant, v. The CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK and The Board of Adjustment of the City of University Park, Texas, Appellees.

Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Waco.

Rehearings Denied March 9, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Fred H. Benners, Dallas, for appellant.

Dick P. Wood, Dallas, for appellees.


HALL, Justice.

In 1925, a retail business building was constructed on parts of Lots 13 and 14, Block F, University Annex Addition, in The City of University Park, Texas. The building and its use for retail business were expressly authorized by the City by written permit. The cost of the construction was $30,000. That land and the building and their use are the subjects of this lawsuit. In 1926, the property was purchased by Cecil L. Simpson, and wife, Daisy Purnell...

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