Hinnant v. Rodriguez

FLY, C. J.-

This is an action for partition, which resolved itself into an action of trespass to try title as well, instituted by Alberta Flores de Rodriguez and Crisanta Flores de Galvan against Rufino Lopez, As-cención Martinez, and Robert Hinnant. The first two named defendants made no claim to any part of the land, except that which the plaintiffs admitted they owned, and the only contest was between the plaintiffs and appellant, who claimed 1,117 acres. He pleaded not guilty, and pleaded 5 and 10 years’ limitations.

The cause was tried without a jury, and judgment was rendered in favor of…