Batcheller v. Besancon
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from Dallas. Tried below before Hon. W. J. J. Smith.
1Opinion of the Court
FINLEY, Chief Justice.
The heirs of L. A. Besancon sued, in trespass to try title, Batcheller, an occupant, and Haynes and A. Benham and G-. W. Benham, as claiming 640 acres of land in Dallas County, Texas, alleging title in fee. Haynes and A. Benham disclaimed. G-. W. Benham pleaded not guilty, and by cross-action set up title in fee, and made Scott and Turney parties. Batcheller, Scott, and Turney united in their defense and pleaded not guilty; limitations of three, five, and ten years, and loches of both plaintiffs and G-. W. Benham. The cause was tried by the court and judgment rendered…
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