Davis v. Hawn Lumber Co.

YOUNG, Justice.

The suit of appellant was in trespass to try title and for damages; defendants answering by general denials and pleas of not guilty. The trial court concluding at close of testimony that no fact issues were presented, accordingly discharged the jury and rendered judgment that plaintiffs take nothing; to which adverse ruling exception was taken and a consequent seasonable appeal.

Plaintiffs below were Annie Harris, widow of Sid Harris, deceased, and Rhodessa Davis, surviving daughter joined pro forma by Jim Davis, her husband, defendants being Hawn Lumber Company, T. F. Murchison…