Legal Opinion

Grant v. Taylor

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided October 13, 1960No. 13292PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WERLEIN, Justice.

This is a trespass-to-try title suit brought by appellants, Corena Grant et al., against appellees, Estelle Taylor and husband, involving a tract of 41 acres in the Randolph Foster League in Fort Bend County, Texas. The 41 acre tract consists of a 29.6 acre tract and an adjoining 11.4 acre tract. There was no proof of common source or record title. Appellants’ claim to the land is based upon prior possession. Appellee, Estelle Taylor, claims that a part of the 41 acres was left to her in the will of one Berry Moore, deceased. The case was tried to the court without a jury.…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. London Terrace, Inc. v. McAlisterTexas Supreme Court · 1944
  2. Alexander v. GilliamTexas Supreme Court · 1873
  3. Balli v. McManusCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1958
  4. Pettis v. AchilleCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1958

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Groves v. RosenthalCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1963
  2. Patterson v. MetzingCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1967

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