Morris v. Ranney
Citations
- 37 Tex. 124
Syllabus
<p>1. The rulings in the “ Emancipation Cases,” reported in 31 Texas, 504 et seq., respecting the date at which slavery was abolished in Texas, are questioned in this case.</p> <p>2. This suit was instituted upon a promissory note given for services of negroes, rendered after the proclamation of emancipation. Held, that the question as to whether or not the negroes were free from and after the proclamation of emancipation, is immaterial in this case. The services having been rendered, the ^plaintiff is entitled to recover, but whether for his own use or as trustee for the negroes, is left an open question.</p>
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- distinguishing Commercial Credit Corp., noting that there was every indication that the claim there was unliquidated and not subject to garnishment
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Judges: Walker
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