Texas Supreme Court
Fort Worth Cavalry Club, Incorporated v. George H. Sheppard
May 29, 1935125 Tex. 339
Summary
The Texas Supreme Court denied the mandamus petition filed by the Fort Worth Cavalry Club seeking a state warrant for $1,710. The Court held that the five‑year lease contract between the State, through the Adjutant General, and the Club was void because the Adjutant General lacked authority to bind the State beyond the appropriation and term provided by law. Consequently, the State incurred no legal obligation and the Legislature could not appropriate funds absent a pre‑existing law authorizing the claim.