McCamant v. Roberts

Citations

• 66 Tex. 260
• 1 S.W. 260
• 1886 Tex. LEXIS 497

Syllabus

<p>2. Evidence—Judgment—The purpose for which a judgment is sought to be introduced as evidence often and most generally determines whether it is admissible. If it is offered as proof of the mere fact that it was rendered and those legal consequences which result from that fact, it is always admissible, even as against strangers to it.</p> <p>2. Same—But if the judgment be offered for a collateral purpose, to prove some-fact upon the supposed existence of which the judgment is founded, it is not admissible in the determination of matters of private right as against strangers to the proceeding in which it was rendered, except it be one of those matters of a public nature in which the proceeding is termed in rent, and from public considerations is held to be binding on all persons. (Authorities cited.)</p> <p>3. Same—See opinion for judgment held inadmissible under the facts proved.</p>