Victory v. Hamilton

Mr. Judge HICKMAN

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section A.

Roberta Hamilton and others sued Birdie Victory and others in trespass to try title and for damages. In a separate count they sought to set aside and cancel four deeds and to recover $35,961.00 bonus money, $2,500.00 rentals and their proportionate part of royalties produced from leases of said premises for oil and gas. The defendants filed a cross action against the plaintiffs in trespass to try title. After all the evidence was introduced the trial judge peremptorily instructed a verdict for the defendants. The…