Moody's Heirs v. Moeller

Gaines, Associate Justice.

This is an action of trespass to try title brought in the court below by plaintiffs in error as the heirs of J. A. Moody against defendants in error to recover a parcel of land in the city of Victoria, known as block 230. The defendants each claimed a separate-parcel of the block and disclaimed as to the remainder. They pleaded not guilty and the statute of limitations. The cause was submitted to-the judge without a jury, and he gave judgment for the defendants.

Both plaintiffs and defendants claim title under the city of Victoria— the plaintiffs under a sheriff’s…