Holland v. Swilley

Suit in trespass to try title to 143 acres of land, brought by appellant against appellee, in the district court of Liberty county, Tex. Appellant claimed the land as the only surviving heir of George Reuben, who, as the head of a family, preempted and settled upon same under the homestead law of this state, approved May 26, 1873 (Laws 1873, c. 67) but died before making proof of occupancy. Zelima Taylor administered on his estate, and, upon her application and proper proof of occupancy, patent was issued to the heirs of George Reuben to the land. Appellee asserted title to the land under a…