Taylor v. Hall
Citations
- 71 Tex. 206
- 9 S.W. 148
- 1888 Tex. LEXIS 1125
Syllabus
<p>1. Mandamus—Commissioner of Land Office.—In a proceeding by mandamus to compel the delivery of patents, brought by the contractor, for lands earned upon the contract for building the new capitol, without the payment of patent fees, the State is a necessary party; and, as the State can not be sued without her consent, such suit against the Commissioner of the General Land Office was properly dismissed.</p>
Judges: Gaines
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Cites
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