Lehman v. Barry

ALEXANDER, Justice.

This suit was brought by G. W. Lehman, Jr., and J. W. Robertson, as administrators of the estate of G. W. Lehman, deceased, against Mrs. D. V. Barry in trespass to try title to recover the title and possession of a house and lot in Rosebud, Texas. Mrs. Barry claimed the property under an alleged parol gift from G. W. Lehman, followed by the making of valuable improvements in good faith. Judgment was for the defendant and plaintiffs appealed.

Appellants contend that the evidence does not show such possession and valuable improvements by Mrs. Barry as to authorize her to hold…