Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston) May 23, 1996, 14-94-00809-CV (Pine v. State)

OPINION

HUDSON, Justice.

Livestock owned by Robert Edward Pine, appellant, were seized by law enforcement officers because of his alleged cruel treatment of the animals. Criminal and civil actions were brought against Pine that resulted in his conviction for cruelty to animals and the forfeiture of his affected livestock.