Brinkman v. Tinkler

SLATTON, Justice.

W. F. Tinkler filed suit in trespass to try title against Pauline Brinkman and her husband, J. George Brinkman, to recover title and possession of land .situated in Hidalgo County, Texas. J. George Brinkman filed a disclaimer. Pauline Brinkman pleaded not guilty and affirmative defenses, and by way of cross-action sought the recovery of the land and premises against Tinkler. A jury trial resulted in a directed verdict in favor of Tinkler and against Pauline Brinkman, hence this appeal.

Del Monte Orchards Company was the common source of title. Tinkler’s title was predicated…