Baker v. West

As evidence of title, a sheriff’s deed of itself amounts to but a little, if anything. There must be a judgment; e. g., and a writ thereon. Bailey v. Block, 104 Tex. 105, 134 S. W. 323; Brown v. Bonoughi, 111 Tex. 275, 280, 232 S. W. 490.

The title which Mrs. Baker claims (in so far as the claim is proved) rests in a judgment (rendered in 1915 with execution within twelve months preventing dormancy), execution (alias) thereon issued June 9, 1925 (during pendency of the trespass to try title suit between West and Ramsey) levy thereof, sale (to herself) thereunder July 7, 1925, and sheriff’s…