Legal Opinion

Bishop v. Paul

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided December 18, 1919No. 1019PublishedCited by 5 opinions

Appeal from District Court, El Paso County; Ballard Coldwell, Judge. Trespass to try title by Clark Bishop and others against George Paul and others. Judgment for defendants, and plaintiffs appeal.

1Opinion of the CourtHarper, C. J.

This is an action in trespass to try title to certain lots in El Paso, Tex., filed by Clark Bishop and others, against George Paul.

Clark Bishop died after suit was filed, and the administrator of his estate was made 'party in his stead. 'Upon application of Daniel Gestean, he was made party defendant because he and wife had conv.eyed the property to defendant Paul with warranty.

Defendants pleaded general denial, not guilty, and the statute of ten years’ limitation. ,

Submitted to a jury upon special issues and upon the answers thereto, judgment was rendered for defendant Paul, and that nothing…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Lochausen v. LaughterCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1893

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Saunders v. HornsbyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1943
  2. Purdy v. PruittCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1938
  3. Reed v. Magnolia Petroleum Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1933
  4. Gaddis v. JunkerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1930
  5. Williams v. Merchants State Bank & Trust Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1947

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