Junkermann v. Carruth

OPINION

NYE, Chief Justice.

This is a suit in trespass to try title. Plaintiff, J. W. Carruth, brought suit against Lillian Junkermann, defendant, for title to a 20-acre tract of land situated in Hidalgo County, Texas. In accordance with the jury’s findings, the trial court rendered judgment for plaintiff. The defendant appeals.

Lillian Junkermann is the record fee title owner of the 20-acre tract. Junkermann received her title as heir of Dr. McCaleb. Plaintiff Carruth is claiming title to the 20 acres by virtue of adverse possession. Car-ruth began his possession of the land in 1935 under an…