Bute v. Ruland

MONTEITH, Chief Justice.

This suit in trespass to try title was brought by appellees, H. F. Ruland et al., to recover from appellant, J. H. Bute, the title to and possession of approximately sixty (60) acres of land in the John Dickinson Survey in Galveston County, Texas.

Appellant, by answer and cross-action, asserted title to the land in controversy under the ten year statute of limitations.

One special issue was submitted to the jury, that of adverse possession under the ten year statute of limitations. The jury answered this issue in favor of appellees. Based on this verdict, the court…