Willis v. Martin

WILLSON C. J.

(after stating the facts as above). [1] We think the judgment is erroneous so far as it is in Huston’s favor for a foreclosure of the vendor’s lien the Deckards attempted to retain on the land when they sold it to George Willis; for the land belonged to the state at that time, and the Deckards could not create a lien against it. Palmer v. Chandler, 47 Tex. 332.

In the case cited it appeared Palmer settled upon and improved public land, and before he had occupied same for the length of time required by the statute sold it to Chandler. It was held that Palmer was not entitled to…