Randell v. Robinson

The suit was by appel-lee against appellant to try the title to 26 acres of the Abner Neathery survey in Lamar county. The petition contained the allegations usually made in suits of trespass to try title. Appellant in his answer disclaimed as to a part of the 26 acres, pleaded not guilty as to the remainder thereof, and set up title in himself by virtue of the statute •of limitations of 10 years. The trial was before tbe court without a jury. As evidence of his title to the land, appellee relied upon the following: (1) Patent, dated April 10, 1858, from the state to Abner Neathery; (2) bond…