Cox v. State

The decision below is contained in the order quoted in the statement of facts. The recitals in that order bring here only such matters as appear on the face of the record of the case. The alleged assignment upon which the claim of appellants is founded is not a part of the record. The record fails to show that it was proved or even presented as an exhibit at the hearing. No finding was made by the court that appellants are assignees of any alleged heirs. According to the record, such finding was not requested. At most, the copy of the assignment is an allegation, not proof.

The recitals in the…