Houston First American Savings v. Musick

RAY, Justice.

This is a trespass to try title case. Houston First American Savings Association, successor to American Savings & Loan Association of Houston, filed suit in 1966 to recover possession of 618.7 acres in Harris County. Named as defendants were Vann Musick, 1 who claims an undivided ⅛ interest in the 618.7 acres, and C.C. Divine, 2 who claimed a specific 27 acres. The trial court rendered judgment non obstante veredicto in favor of Houston First American Savings (American). The court of appeals reversed the judgment of the trial court and remanded the cause with instructions to…