Johnston v. Stephens

This suit was filed by J. B. Johnston and others, the children of one Willie Stephens, deceased, against W. H. Stephens, his wife Annie S. J. Stephens, and their son W. C. J. Stephens. The general demurrer to the petition was sustained by the district court, and the judgment affirmed by the Court of Civil Appeals. (300 S. W., 225).

The judgment of the trial court recites that special exceptions as well as the general demurrer to the petition were sustained, but the answer of the defendants in error found in the transcript presents only a general demurrer and general denial, followed by certain…