Johnson v. Barthold

Citations

• 43 Tex. 556

Syllabus

<p>1. Sheriff’s return of service.—A sheriff’s return, as follows: “Executed by delivering to B. O. H. Johnson a true copy of this citation, together with accompanying certified copy plaintiff's petition April 22, 1874,” held sufficient—the defendant’s name being properly given.</p> <p>2. Distinguished from Roberts v. Stockslager, 4 Tex., 307 ; Hart v. Clifton, 19 Tex., 56; Underhill v. Lockett, 20 Tex., 130; Graves v. Robertson, 22 Tex., 130; and Thomasson v. Bishop, 24 Tex., 302.</p>