Shaw v. Thompson Bros. Lumber Co.

This is an action of trespass to try title, instituted on April 24, 1914, by appellee against B. S. Shaw, Mrs. Ella Murchison, Mary B. Murchison, Ella High-tower, and husband, Cullis Hightower, seeking to recover 87 acres of land in Walker county. Defendants answered by general denial, plea of not guilty, and also pleaded the five and ten year statutes of limitation. Judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff, and at defendants’ request findings of fact and conclusions of law were duly filed. The findings of fact are long, and only such portions thereof as are deemed material will be stated…