Kimball v. Houston Oil Co.
Texas Supreme Court
1. —Findings of Fact—Presumptions. Error to the Court of Civil Appeals for the Fourth District, in an appeal from Hardin County. Kimball and others sued the Houston Oil Co. and others in trespass to try title. Defendants had judgment, and plaintiffs appealed, and on affirmance obtained writ of error.
1Opinion of the Court
WILLIAMS, Associate Justice.
This action was brought by the plaintiffs in error in trespass to try title to recover of defendents in error the league of land granted to O. C. Nelson. It is to be decided upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law filed by the district judge, duly excepted to, there being no statement of facts in the record. The findings and conclusions are as follows:
“1. That the league of land in controversy was granted to O. 0. Nelson by the Mexican Government on August 18, 1835.
“2. That both parties to this suit claim the league of land under a deed from O. C. Nelson,…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Watkins v. EdwardsTexas Supreme Court · 1859
- Johnson v. NewmanTexas Supreme Court · 1875
- Continental Insurance v. MillikenTexas Supreme Court · 1885
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- Rogers v. PettusTexas Supreme Court · 1891
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3Cited by34 opinions
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