Wood v. Cole

NEILL, Associate Justice.

This suit was brought by appellant against M. E. Cole and her husband, V. M., and Addie Wood, in the form of an action of trespass to try title to recover a half interest in certain lands which she alleged were acquired as community property during her marriage, with one Aaron Wood. One Bessie Lewis intervened, claiming an interest in the property. The case was tried without a jury, and judgment was rendered in favor of appellees.

The conclusions of fact found by the court are as follows: Aaron. Wood, now deceased, and Goodlow Wood, the plaintiff, were negro slaves,…