Mynatt v. Hudson

Citations

• 66 Tex. 66
• 17 S.W. 396
• 1886 Tex. LEXIS 443

Syllabus

<p>1. Pleading—Conversion of property—Purchase—A plea alleging the purchase of property, presents a defense to an action, for the unlawful taking and conversion of the property.</p> <p>2. Conflicts in evidence—It is the province of the jury to reconcile conflicts in evidence ; and if there is sufficient evidence to support their verdict it will stand.</p> <p>3. Evidence—Reputation—The evidence of witnesses, properly qualified, relating to the reputation for truthfulness and veracity of a person of mature age in the community in which he formerly lived, is admissible to impeach his present character. Such evidence is not entitled to so much weight as that relating to present reputation, and is subject to rebuttal by proof of present good reputation.</p>