GIFFORD v. STATE EX REL. LILLY

No. 5408.

525 S.W.2d 250 (1975)

Jimmy L. GIFFORD et al., Appellants, v. The STATE of Texas ex rel. James L. LILLY et al., Appellees.

Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Waco.

February 13, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Everett H. O'Dowd, Waco, for appellants.

Lyndon Olson, W. Earl Bracken, Jr., City Atty., Waco, for appellees.


HALL, Justice.

With the trial court's permission, the Criminal District Attorney of McLennan County brought this quo warranto proceeding in the name of the State of Texas, upon the relation of James L. Lilly and others, seeking a declaration that the incorporation of the City of Gholson is void and an order ousting the mayor and councilmen of said city. Following a trial with a jury, judgment was rendered on the verdict granting the relief sought by the State and...

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