Robertson v. Vernon

Billie Vernon and his wife, Ruby Louise, instituted this suit against E. W. Robertson and Eva Robertson to cancel a mechanic’s lien, a deed of trust, and a trustee’s deed on their homestead. The principal ground of attack was that the plaintiffs had not appeared before the notaries public whose certificates were attached to the contract and deed of trust, and that such certificates were therefore void. The defendants joined issue generally and pleaded the defense of innocent purchaser on the part of Eva Robertson. The cause was submitted to a jury upon special issues, resulting in a judgment…