Kilpatrick v. McKenzie

OPINION

KEM THOMPSON FROST, Justice.

This appeal stems from a bench trial in an action for trespass to try title. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of the píaintiffs/appellees, who claimed title by deed. Challenging the adverse judgment, the defendant/appellant asserts, among other things, that there is no evidence to support the trial court’s finding that the record title of the plaintiffs/appel-lees is traced back to the sovereign with a clear chain of title. We reverse and render judgment in favor of the defendant/appellant.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

Each of the parties to…