Scott v. Scott

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is a trespass to try title suit to 33 acres of land in Harris County, Texas. Trial was on the cross-petition of appellee, Donald G. Scott, Independent Executor of the Estate of H. W. Scott, deceased. Appellants Alfred G. Scott and sister, Margaret Scott Hollis, answered by plea of not guilty. The parties waived trial by jury and submitted all matters to the Court, which rendered judgment for appellee for title and possession of the land, and damages in the amount of $4,225.50.

Appellants appeal, contending: 1) The Trial Court erred in decreeing title in ap-pellee;…