Ford v. Boone

GARRETT, Chief Justice.

—This was an action of trespass to try title and for partition brought by Lethe Boone, as the heir of her bastard son, Raymond Ford, deceased, against John Ford, Walter Ford, Julia Ford and Johnnie Ford, for the recovery of a one-fourth interest in a tract of 53 2-3 acres of land situated in Wharton County. Plaintiff is the mother of the defendants, Walter, Julia and Johnnie Ford, who, when the suit was brought, were of. age, except Johnnie, for whom a guardian ad litem was appointed. Walter and Julia Ford disclaimed title. There was a trial by jury which resulted in a…