Kerens National Bank v. Stockton

Mr. Judge GERMAN

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section A.

On December 10, 1913, L. M. Morris acquired by purchase 275 acres of land in Navarro County, executing vendor’s lien notes for a large part of the purchase money. At that time he was living with his first wife. November 7, 1915, his first wife died, leaving six minor children. In 1916 Morris and his six children moved to the 275 acres and made their home there. July 22, 1918, Morris, while a widower, purchased an additional 20 acres of land situated about one mile from the 275-acre tract, and used it in connection…