Gray v. Sparks

RAY, Justice.

This is a probate proceeding to declare heirship. Clifton L. Sparks and Roley E. Sparks, Jr., appellees (petitioners), filed an application to determine heirship in the County Court of Harrison County. Appellant (contestant), Claude Gray, Sr., filed his response and opposition, stating that a suit was pending in the 71st Judicial District Court of Harrison County, Texas, involving the same parties and the same subject matter. Claude Gray, Sr., was made a party to the proceeding because the deed records of Harrison County showed that he had an interest in the real property…