Bowles v. Brice

Gaines, Associate Justice.

This was an action of trespass to try title brought on by J. P. Bowles, the husband of appellant, against appellee. There was a verdict and judgment for defendants in the court below. It is conceded here, that appellants showed title to the land upon the trial, and was' entitled to recover, unless appellees W. *726T. Brice and B. L. Brice, had acquired title by the statute of limitations, either of five or ten years.

Appellees’ chain of title was as follows :

1. A deed from P. M. Beal, by attorney in fact, to Z. P. Mize, dated April 3, 1872.

2. Deed by the sheriff of…