McKillip v. State

This was a prosecution for trespass. The facts disclosed by the record are, that in the year 1891 certain lands were conveyed by one James MeKillip and wife, by warranty deed, to the trustees of the Church of Christ at Walnut Grove, in Howard County. It was insisted by appellant that by reason of certain provisions in the deed that the land had reverted to. the heirs of the original owners of the lands. The church building erected on said lands ceased to be used for church purposes for more than a year, whereupon appellant, who was a son of the original grantors, moved some personal effects…