Davis v. Hertman

FLY, Associate Justice.

Britton Davis and the El Paso Rational Bank instituted this action of trespass to try title to certain land in the city of El Paso, against appellees, Tom Hertman, W. J. Glenn, O. T. Bassett, W. B. Brack, and Millard Patterson. Hertman answered disclaiming any interest in the property, and that he was a tenant of Brack and Patterson, who are owners of the land. Bassett and Patterson pleaded general denial and not guilty, and by amendment set out fully their title and claim to the land. The court instructed a verdict for Brack and Patterson.

It was shown that the Campbell…