Tiemann v. Cobb

D.F. Tiemann and others brought this action of trespass to try title against Howell Cobb, Jesse Williams, Winnie Williams, Nelson Wright and W.S. Hunt for the recovery of certain land lying in the city of Houston. Wright made no appearance and Hunt disclaimed title. After the plaintiffs had introduced their evidence and the defendants having offered none, the court directed the jury to return a verdict for the defendants and judgment followed in their favor. Title to the land in controversy was shown by the evidence to have vested in Ella L. Withers, the wife of W.L. Withers. A deed from W.L.…