Ratcliff v. Ratcliff

Action of trespass to try title brought by Eli Ratcliff against Sarah Ratcliff to recover one-half of a certain tract of land in Jefferson county. In addition to the ordinary allegations in suits of trespass to try title, the plaintiff pleaded the statute of limitations of ten years. Defendant answered by general denial and a plea of not guilty and further pleaded that in 1893 the land in controversy was deeded to her by one George Turner, the deed reciting a consideration of $1 paid and love and affection, but that said deed was in fact a deed in trust, and that no title passed or was…