Adams v. Duncan

This is an action in trespass to try title filed by F. P. Adams et al, petitioners, against William Duncan et al, respondents. A trial court judgment for petitioners was reversed and remanded by the court of civil appeals. 210 S. W. (2d) 180.

In 1842 the 640 acres of land in controversy was patented by the Republic of Texas to William Duncan, of Philadelphia, Pa., as the William Duncan Survey, Abst. 136, Jasper County, Texas.

Duncan still owned the land when he died in Philadelphia, in 1864, testate. His will was duly probated in Philadelphia and letters testamentary were granted to his widow,…