Pounds v. Richardson

COLLINGS, Chief Justice.

This is a suit in trespass to try title brought by G. H. Richardson, Mrs. Hazel Murrell, joined pro forma by her husband, Troy Murrell and Mrs. Rose Bishop, a widow, against M. J. Pounds and wife, Gertie Pounds. The answer of the defendants was a general denial, a plea of not guilty, a plea of the five year statute of limitation and a plea of the four year statute of limitation. Upon a trial before the court without a jury, judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiffs for recovery of the 40 acre tract of land involved. From such judgment, M. J. Pounds and wife have…