State v. Haley

This is an action in trespass to try title, involving eight sections of public school land, situated in Brewster county. The state alleged that the defendant had not settled upon nor occupied the land as required by law. The defendant answered by general demurrer, general denial and plea of not guilty, and specially that he had in good faith resided upon said land for three consecutive years and has paid each installment of principal and all interest due the state of Texas thereon. The case was tried before a jury, resulting in a verdict and judgment in behalf of the defendant, from which…