Rogers v. Bracken

This suit was brought by the appellee, to recover a tract of land, patented by the Government to the deceased William Bracken. The defendants claimed title to the land sued for, under bond for title from A. Neil, executed by him in his own right. Andrew Neil came in by agreement and was made a party, and claimed the right to sell the land, and claimed and showed a power of Attorney which had been recorded, from Bracken to him, which is as follows, i. e.

The State of Texas, ) Know all men by these presents, Gonzales County, j That I, William Bracken, of the County of Jackson, do make,…