Alford v. Alford

WILLIAMS, Associate Justice.

This was an action of trespass to try title, brought by appellee, December 28, 1889, in the ordinary form, for tlxe recovery of 109 acres of land in the possession of appellants, who were made defendants, and for damages.

The appellants pleaded not guilty, and upon the trial there was a verdict and judgment for appellee for the land and $162.50 damages, from which this appeal is prosecuted. Appellee introduced in evidence the following deed from himself to appellants:

“ The State of Texas, Harrison County. — Know all men by these presents, that I, L. P. Alford,…