Lovett v. Simmons

This was a suit of trespass to try title brought by J. C. Lovett against J. A. Simmons, and others holding under him, to recover the title to section 36, block 26, public school land in Winkler county.

The land involved was awarded to Lovett without condition of settlement on December 16, 1913, he executing to the state his obligation therefor on the deferred payment plan. In May, 1924, Lovett was in default of the. payment of interest on his obligation in the amount of four annual payments for the sum of $74.88 each, aggregating $299.52, and at that time the commissioner of the general land…