Tate v. McGraw

LOONEY, Justice.

The disposition made of the case does not require any statement to be made of the pleadings, other than to say that the action involves the title to 17 acres of land, the issue as to ownership was tendered by each party, McGraw sought recovery in a formal action of trespass to try title, and Tate, in same manner, sought recovery in a cross-action. McGraw claims through a sheriff’s deed under a default judgment in favor of the state against Tate in a tax suit, and, unless he was thus divested of title, the court erred in rendering judgment against him.

The land .was the…