Branch v. Weiss

GILL, Associate Justice.

This was an action of trespass to try title brought by V. Weiss against Wharton Branch and J. F. Lanier for the recovery of 177 acres of land. Branch and Lanier, defendants below, answered by general denial and plea of not guilty. Lanier, as purchaser from Branch under a warranty deed, prayed judgment against Branch on the warranty in case he was cast in the suit.

On trial before the court without a jury, five-sixths of the land sued for was adjudged to plaintiff Weiss, and one-sixth to defendant Lanier. Judgment was also rendered in favor of Lanier against Branch on…