Henderson v. Lindley

GAINES, Associate Justice.

This was an action of trespass to try title, brought by appellant against appellee. The facts which gave rise to the litigation are as follows: The land in controversy was the property of J. M. Lindley at the time of his death, which occurred in 1873. He left as his sole heirs his wife, Mrs. Starkie Lindley, and a minor son. It appears that an administrator was appointed and qualified, that the-estate was administered in part, and that the administration became vacant. At all events it is clearly shown by the record in this case that some time in 1877 one Martin was…