Fuentes v. Garcia

OPINION

SHARPE, Justice * (Assigned).

This is an adverse possession case in which the plaintiffs (Maria Garcia, Raul and Dominga Garcia, and Gregorio and Elena Garcia) attempted to establish title to certain lots in the Buena Vista subdivision of Bexar County based on the ten-year statute of limitations. Defendant Trinidad Fuentes first initiated suit by obtaining a Forcible Entry and Detainer from the Justice of the Peace Court to evict the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs then each filed Trespass to Try Title suit in the District Court to establish their ownership of these residential lots. The lower…