Harrison v. City of Columbus

Citations

• 44 Tex. 418

Syllabus

<p>1. Judgment in mayor’s court.—Such judgments can be reversed ' only by an appellate' tribunal. They are conclusive as to matters within their jurisdiction, unless controlled by such tribunal.</p> <p>2. Liability of city for acts of its officers.—In an action against an incorporated town for acts done by the mayor and city marshal,, held, that for acts done without authority, they would be personally' liable; nor will any action lie against the town for damages for an ■ act within the authority of the city ordinances and done by .the officers of the city. •</p> <p>3. Mayor’s court—Jury —That plaintiff had been arrested by the, marshal for an offense created by the city ordinances, tried by the mayor’ and before a jury of six men, found guilty and fined, and , that the judgment for fine and costs: had been collected of plaintiff, . . the offense being “disturbance of,the peace,” shows no.cause of action against the city.</p>