Potts v. Potts

DIXON, Chief Justice.

Appellants James Potts, Sr. and Pearlie Potts, children of Ed Potts and his first wife Virgie Potts, brought suit in trespass to try title against appellee Ammy Addie Potts, second wife and surviving widow of Ed Potts, and stepmother of appellants, for title to a house and lot in the City of Sherman, Texas.

Appellants’ claim of title is not based on a deed. They claim that their parents acquired title by ten years’ limitation as provided in Arts. 5510 and 5513 Vernon’s Ann. C.S. and that they as heirs succeeded to the title. They do not ask for possession. They concede…