Hubby v. Harris
Texas Supreme Court
Appeal from Waller. Tried below before the Hon. William H. Burkhart. The instrument which in this case received construction is set forth in the opinion, as are also the facts in evidence on which the construction was based.
1Opinion of the Court
Gaines, Associate Justice.
This is the third action brought by appellant for the recovery of the lots in controversy. The first was instituted in 1873, and was dismissed in Í875. Shortly *94after its dismissal the second was brought, and resulted in a judgment for the defendant. Upon the theory that it was an action of trespass to try title, within twelve months from the rendition of that judgment the present suit was instituted against appellees—all of whom claim under the defendant in the former actions.
The decision of the case now before us depends upon the construction of the following…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Astugueville v. LoustaunauTexas Supreme Court · 1884
- Thompson v. ChumneyTexas Supreme Court · 1852
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