Gravis v. Rogers

RAYMOND GRAY, Justice.

The subject matter of this suit is $87,500 awarded by the American Mexican Claims Commission on January 21, 1947, to the estate of Mrs. Martha A. Rabb. deceased. This award was made in payment for cattle lost to Mexican raiders from August 20, 1866, to August 20, 1872.

It is conceded by all parties that the cattle lost belonged to the community estate of Martha A. Rabb and husband,- John Rabb.

Appellees brought the suit seeking a declaratory judgment establishing their rights as against appellants to receive payment of the award. Appellees (except Dr. George W. Cox) claim…