G., H. & S. A. R. R. Co. v. Hume

Citations

• 59 Tex. 47
• 1883 Tex. LEXIS 101

Syllabus

<p>1. Gaiihisii.mekt — Action. — Though, as a general rule, when a third person is indebted to the judgment debtor, or has in his possession i rop-rty or elects of such debtor, the law affords an adequate remedy by garnisbm -nt, yet that remedy has especial application to legal rights. Wh in the right to recover is embarrassed by questions growing out of trusts, fraudulent consp racy, and the like, a proceeding in equity affords a more, appropriate remedy.</p> <p>2. Same.— The G., H. & S. A. R’y Co. v. McDonald, 53 Tex., 510; Gal., H. & S. A. R'y Co. v. Butler, 56 Tex., 506, and Thomas v. Hooper, 5 Ala., 412, cited and followed.</p>