Outlaw v. Gulf Oil Corp.

We adopt as the statement of the nature and result of this suit that contained in the brief of plaintiffs in error. This was an action of trespass to try title brought by the Gulf Oil Corporation, Federal Royalties Company and Clarence Scharbauer against Rex C. Outlaw to recover title to and possession of a small strip of land alleged to be out of and a part of Sections 21, 22, 27 and 28, Block 44, Township 1 South, T. P. Railway Company Survey, Ector County, Texas.

In addition to a general demurrer and general denial defendant Rex C. Outlaw disclaimed any right, title or claim to the lands…