Halloran v. T. & N. O. R. R.

Citations

• 40 Tex. 465

Syllabus

<p>1. The giving of an appeal bond by appellant, in the manner and within the time prescribed by law, is absolutely necessary to the jurisdiction of this court over the case.</p> <p>3. The act of May 8, 1871 (Paschal’s Digest, Articles 6180-81), was intended to apply to cases arising after its passage, and a compliance with its provisions could not legalize an appeal from a judgment previously rendered, when the time prescribed for executing bond had expired before its enactment.</p> <p>8. Distinguished-from Shelton v. Wade, 4 Texas, 148.</p>