Garcia v. Vera

OPINION

DAVID WELLINGTON CHEW, Chief Justice.

This is a dispute between Candelario Garcia and his nephew, Marco Vera, concerning the ownership of certain real property in El Paso County. Garcia contends that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of Vera.

Vera sued Garcia, asserting a claim for trespass to try title and other claims. He alleged that Garcia conveyed the property to him in September 1994. As part of the consideration for the property, Vera agreed to assume three promissory notes, which were secured by liens on the property. Vera subsequently paid off the…