Martin v. Faries

BOOKHOUT, Associate Justice.

—This was an action of trespass to try title brought by appellee against appellants and their tenants to recover certain land situated in Hill County, Texas. The tenants disclaimed, and the appellants pleaded not guilty. The case was tried before the court, without the intervention of a jury, and resulted in a judgment for the plaintiff,- who is appellee here. Appellants have duly perfected an appeal to this court.

It was admitted that on February 11, 1888, and prior thereto, the land in controversy was owned by W. A. Faries and wife, M. A. Faries, and that it was…