Read v. Allen

Gould, Chief Justice.

This is an action of trespass to try title, brought by Read, August 5, 1880, against Mrs. Allen and Joseph Caffey: The petition alleged that Caffey went into possession of the one hundred and sixty *179and one-half acres of land sued for, as'tenant for plaintiff Read for the year 1880; that Mrs. Allen set up e- claim to the land, and Caffey, on July 3, 1880, had attornec. to her. Caffey disclaimed, except as tenant for Mrs. Allen, and the latter filed only the plea of not guilty. The case was tried without a jury, and judgment was rendered against plaintiff and in favor of…