Hearne v. Bradshaw

YOUNG, Justice.

Appellants’ action in trial court was in nature of trespass to try title and involved Lot 14, Block 3, Lincoln Place Addition to the City of Dallas, also known as 28S4 Frost Street. Defendants answered by statutory plea along with other defenses; in the alternative, for judgment in sum of $1,000, being the amount of valuable improvements made on the property after going into possession. A trial to the court resulted in award of damages only to plaintiff Idella Hearne, of which judgment she complains and prosecutes this appeal.

Prior to December 31, 1953 Idella Hearne was owner…