Wootters v. Hale

GARRETT, Pbesiding Judge,

Section B.—Action of trespass to try title, brought by appellant, J. C. Wootters, against the appellee, W. T. Hale. This is the second appeal; the first will be found reported in 67 Texas, 514. Wootters claims the land by virtue of a conveyance from Robert Hale, the father of the defendant; and the latter claims it by virtue of a parol gift from his father, accompanied by occupation and improvements.

There was a jury trial, which resulted in a verdict and judgment for the defendant, from which the plaintiff has appealed.

Upon the trial the defendant was permitted to…