Davis v. Daniel

Opinion of the Court by

Morris, Commissioner

Affirming.

The litigation below began in the name of John W. Teass, suing George Daniel and others of the same name and family. During the progress of the trial and after he had testified, Mr. Teass died, and under proper orders of the court the suit was revived by appellants, the survivors and heirs of the original plaintiff. Teass filed his petition in equity in which he cláimed title to a large tract of what is admittedly “wild mountain” land in Martin County, by virtue of deeds from various parties, including one from a land holding company, back…