Mercer v. Bludworth

OPINION

SAM BASS, Justice.

This is an appeal from a final judgment, tried to the court, in favor of appellee in a trespass to try title suit.

We affirm.

The case involves the legal ownership of a tract of approximately 717 acres of land (“Property”) in Brazoria County, Texas. The common source of title is Coastal Plains Development Corporation (“Coastal Plains”), a Texas corporation. Coastal Plains acquired the property in 1969 and 1970. During the 1960’s and 1970’s, Coastal Plains was owned and controlled by Charles L. Ducroz. In 1969 Coastal Plains borrowed $75,000 from Pinemont Bank. In 1970…