Pynes v. Dodd

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs W. D. Dodd and wife sued C. M. Pynes in trespass to try title to recover title and possession of certain real estate situated in Taylor County, Texas. The second count in the petition sought judgment for the amount of four promissory notes secured by vendor’s lien on the land, together with foreclosure of lien. The defendant answered by plea of not guilty and general denial. Trial was before the court without jury, and at the conclusion of the testimony plaintiffs were awarded judgment for title and possession of the land.

The defendant brings the case to this…