Dames v. Strong

SEARS, Justice.

This is a trespass to try title case. The trial court awarded title and possession of realty to Appellee, and Appellants have appealed. We affirm.

In 1960, Appellee married Colonel Strong. In February, 1965, Colonel Strong died. Appellee, as administratrix of the deceased’s estate, executed a warranty deed, conveying the real property in question to herself as Grantee. She then recorded the deed on August 11, 1969, in Harris County. Sometime in 1978, the Harris County Tax Office advised Appellee that Appellants attempted to pay taxes on the same property. Appellee then filed…