Gray v. Russell

PLEASANTS, Associate Justice.

This is an action of trespass to try title to a tract of 160 acres of land in Tyler County, brought by appellee against appellant. The defendant answered by general demurrer and plea of not guilty. The cause was tried by the court without a jury and judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff for the title and possession of the land.

The evidence shows title from the State down to 0. J. Sanders, who died in 1900 leaving a will, by the terms of which E. J. Norwood was appointed executor. This will, which was duly probated in the County Court of Grimes County at the…