Runnels v. Whitfield

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

Mrs. Royal Whitfield, surviving widow of Hyder Whitfield, brought this trespass to try title suit against Alzora Runnels, Purley Runnels, John Runnels, Joseph Runnels and W. H. Runnels. Mrs. Whitfield was the record owner of the 6⅛ acre tract of land involved. The Runnels’ claimed title by adverse possession.

The 6⅛ acre tract of land in dispute here is a part of a 101.6 acre tract originally owned by Wiley W. Whitfield and his wife, Susan. In 1939 the tract was partitioned among the heirs of Wiley and Susan Whitfield, with one 6Va acre parcel being awarded to Alzora…