Davis v. Cox

This suit was originally filed by Caroline Davis, widow of Emanuel Davis, deceased, and certain children of Caroline and Emanuel, who sued as heirs at law of Emanuel Davis, deceased, on August 20, 1912. The form of the action was a suit in trespass to try title to 80 acres of land in Polk county, which was alleged to be a part of a 125-acre tract, which constituted the homestead of Emanuel and Caroline Davis. In addition to the action of trespass to try title, plaintiffs also claimed title under the 3 and 5 years’ statutes of limitation. They also, by special plea, attacked a certain judgment…