Walker County Lumber Co. v. Edmonds

This was a trespass to try title suit, instituted in 1910 by appellant against G. W. Edmonds, who was claiming the land as the community property of himself and his wife. Edmonds was duly served and. filed an answer by his attorney, Judge William McMurrey. He died shortly after filing his answer, leaving his widow, some adult children, and some minor children surviving him. The widow and adult children arranged with Judge McMurrey to represent them, and after this arrangement Judge Mc-Murrey filed a supplemental plea, making the widow and all the children of the deceased parties defendant.…