Anderson v. Atlantic Oil Producing Co.

This suit was brought by Walter Anderson and others in trespass to try title against Atlantic Oil Producing Company and others. The plaintiffs also claimed title to the land involved by limitation of ten years. The defendants answered by general demurrer, general denial, and pleas of not guilty. The case was tried to a jury, and at the close of the evidence the court instructed the jury to return a verdict in favor of defendants, and entered judgment accordingly that plaintiffs take nothing by their suit. From this judgment the plaintiffs have duly prosecuted this appeal.

The undisputed…