Barrera v. Ruiz

BOYD, Justice.

Appellees Inez Garcia de Ruiz and Aniceta Garcia Barrera recovered judgment canceling a deed signed by them, purporting to convey to appellant Benigno Barrera a tract of approximately 13 acres of land, which deed they alleged was procured by the fraud of appellant. In addition to a general denial, appellant pleaded laches and the four and ten year statutes of limitations.

Trial was to the court, and findings of fact and conclusions of law were filed. It was found that: appellant was a nephew of appellees; appellees were advanced in years, totally illiterate, and neither could see…