Masterson v. Cohen

Roberts, Chief Justice.

This is an action of trespass to try title to certain lots in the city of Houston, brought by appellant, Masterson, against appellees, Cohen and Brashear, on the 1st of October, 1868, in the county of Harris, the venue in which was changed to Fort Bend county, where the judgment was rendered against the plaintiff, Masterson, that he take nothing by his suit, and pay the costs thereof.

Both parties set up title to the lots from a common source, to wit, from J. "W". Brashear.

The chain of Cohen’s title is as follows, to wit:

1. A deed from J. W. Brashear to A. J. Hay, on the…