Fest v. Williams

This action involves the validity of a sale, under deed of trust, of a house and lot in the city of San Antonio, alleged to have been the homestead of the owners, W. B. Williams and wife, at the time the deed of trust lien was created to secure their note for borrowed money. The action, brought by the Williamses, was one in trespass to try title, and to cancel Williams' note and the deed of trust given to secure it. The Williamses recovered as prayed for, and Henry Fest, the present holder, by transfer, of the note and mortgage, has appealed.

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