Moore v. Letchford
Texas Supreme Court
Appeal from Nacogdoches. Tried below before the Hon. M. Priest. The material facts of the case are stated clearly and connectedly in the opinion of the court. The instructions given to the jury by the district judge will be found in the argument of the appellant’s counsel.
1Opinion of the CourtWalker, J.
In an action of trespass to try title, the appellant, Asa Moore, failed in the district court; the verdict and judgment were for the defendant, William H. LetcMord. The lands in controversy were the property of Blackstone Hardeman and L. T. Barrett. The appellant claims under a sheriff’s deed; the appellee by virtue of a deed from the United States marshal, and a conveyance from James B. Johnson, whose title is also by the sheriff. The appellee holds the older and better title to the lands in controversy, although acquired through a junior judgment, unless, upon an examination of the law of…
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