Davis v. Hughes

FLY, Associate Justice.

This is an action of trespass to try title to lot 2 in block 16 of Linn’s survey, north of and adjoining the town of Victoria, instituted by appellees, Louisa Hughes for herself, and as next friend of her minor child, Elizabeth Johnson, against H. C. Adler and appellant. Adler, who was a tenant of Davis, disclaimed any interest in the land. Appellant answered by plea of not guilty and that he was an innocent purchaser; in good faith and without notice, of the land in controversy. The cause was tried by jury and resulted in a verdict and judgment for appellees.

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