Tiffee v. Linsley

WILLIAMS, Associate Justice.

Mrs. Mary L. Bobinson sold to Joseph Tiffee land described in the deed as follows: “The north half of the northwest quarter of block 119, situated on the south side of Buffalo Bayou, in the city of Houston, fronting 75 feet on Jackson street by 125 feet on Texas avenue (according to Woods’ map of the city of Houston), together with the improvements thereon situated.” Tiffee paid $2000 cash, and gave for the balance of the purchase money his note for $400, on which this suit is based. He took possession and held the premises for four years, and then conveyed the…