Cockrell v. Steffens

The, parties occupy the same position here as in- the trial court, and will be so designated. In 1905 Fred Cockrell owned an undivided one-half interest in certain lots situated in Abilene, Tex. J. G. Lowden and O. W. Steffens owned the other half. Plaintiff was employed by all of said parties to and did render certain legal services. As compensation to plaintiff, said parties made to him a deed conveying certain lots, but the lots in controversy were not included in the deed. Plaintiff’s suit was to reform this deed. A count in trespass to try title was in the petition. The defendant Moughan…