Adams v. Crosby

This is a suit of trespass to try title, by appellees against appellants, for three tracts of land, described as lot 421 in section 1, and lots 201 and 202 in section 2, Galveston Island. Both parties to the suit claim title through John C. Watrous, who is admitted as common source.

Appellants' title relied upon consists of:

1. Judgment obtained on the 9th day of June, 1854, by Joseph Moreland, against John C. Watrous, in the District Court of Galveston County, for $1056.05.

2. Execution issued on this judgment July 21, 1854, which was received by the sheriff of Galveston County July 25, 1854,…