West v. Loeb

RAINEY,

Associate Justice.—This is an action of trespass to try title brought by Matilda Loeb, joined by her husband, to recover of appellant the 160 acres of land in controversy. The ease was tried before the court without a jury, and judgment rendered for appellees.

The evidence shows that on May 19, 1856, the County Court of Denton County issued to John Spoon a headright certificate for 640 acres of land, which was confirmed to him as a valid claim by the District Court of Dallas County at its July term, 1858.

On September 37, 1856, John Spoon, by written transfer, conveyed to James W.…