Dawson v. Tumlinson

The property in controversy is an improved lot in the city of Columbus, Texas. Petitioner, as plaintiff in the trial court, sought recovery of title and possession on two grounds: first that her parents, her predecessors in title, became the owners of the property by parol gift, with possession and the making of permanent and valuable improvements before the death of the donor; and second, that her parents acquired title by adverse possession for more than ten years after the donor’s death. The trial court, after petitioner had introduced her evidence, instructed the jury to return a verdict…