Miller-Vidor Lumber Co. v. Schreiber

Appellees, as the heirs of Mary Ellen Merriman (her maiden name), instituted this suit against appellant and other defendants, whose interests are not involved in this appeal, to recover the 320-acre Enner survey in Orange county. Appellant claimed 200 acres. On conclusion of the evidence, verdict was instructed by the trial judge against appellant and in favor of appellees, and on this judgment appellees were awarded recovery of the land. Mary Ellen Merriman’s first husband was C. L. Bonville. After his death she married P. P.. Province. Appellees’ chain of title consisted of the following…