Hastings v. Champer

JOHNSON, Chief Justice.

Appellant was plaintiff below and appel-lee was defendant, below, so they will be given the same designation here. Plaintiff instituted this suit in form of trespass to try title against defendant for title and possession of Lot 5, Block 1, Alamo Addition to City of Longview. Defendant’s answer consisted of a general demurrer, general denial, plea of not guilty, and cross action against plaintiff for the sum of $285.50, alleging “that by virtue of said above-mentioned agreement (to exchange city lots) the said cross defendant, Hastings, became bound and obligated and…