Heirs of Bartley v. Harris

Walker, Associate Justice.

June 18, 1886, appellants’ heirs and administratrix of D. E. Bartley, brought an action of trespass to try title for two and one-half lots in the town of Hempstead, against Adolph Harris and others, who were alleged to be in possession of the lots. The defendants, who are appellees, pleaded not guilty.

*182On the trial the heirship of plaintiffs, as alleged, was proved, and the legal title to the lots in D. E. Bartley at his death was !not controverted. The deed to him was of date May 4, 1864,. and was made by Robert Peebles, trustee, of the town of Hemp-stead. The…