Holmes v. Tennant

Mrs. I. R. Holmes, widow, A. N. McKay, Plora B. Lee, Margaret St. John Lee, James H. Lee, Caroline Lee Hosk-ins and husband, Charles S. Hoskins, plaintiffs, brought this suit against Joseph Allen Tennant, defendant, to recover 500 acres of land in Harris county, Tex., out of the Richard Pearsall one-third league. Their petition contained, first, a count in trespass to try title; and, second, among other detailed allegations of facts and circumstances under which they claimed title, this special plea as to its immediate source:

“For further cause of action plaintiffs represent to the court that…