Legal Opinion

Irvin v. Johnson

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided November 12, 1914No. 350PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Appeal from District Court, Harris County; Wm. Masterson, Judge. Suit by James Johnson and others against W. H. Irvin to set aside a judgment and cancel a deed and recover certain real property. Decree for complainants, and defendant appeals.

1Opinion of the CourtHarper, C. J.

This was a suit by Sarah Johnson and by James Johnson and Fannie Johnson (the last two suing by themselves and through Sarah Johnson as next friend), plaintiffs (appellees herein), against W. H. Irvin, defendant (appellant herein), brought to set aside a judgment, and to cancel a deed, and for title and possession of certain premises. Judgment was rendered for the plaintiffs, setting aside said judgment and deed, and defendant has perfected this appeal.

November 13, 1900, a deed regular on its face was signed (by mark) by James and Fannie Johnson, purporting to convey to W. H. Irvin, reciting…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Lindly v. LindlyTexas Supreme Court · 1908
  2. Merrill v. RobertsTexas Supreme Court · 1890
  3. Nevins v. McKeeTexas Supreme Court · 1884
  4. Lanius v. v. ShuberTexas Supreme Court · 1890
  5. Fr. Beck & Co. v. AvondinoCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1899

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Sutton v. McClainSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1936
  2. Waco Mut. Life & Accident Ass'n v. HafferkampCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1927
  3. Sutton v. McClainSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1936

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