Magee Heirs v. Slack

As originally filed, this case was an action in trespass to try title with alternative pleas for a declaratory judgment and for condemnation of a part of the land involved for highway purposes. The plaintiffs were 23 individuals, collectively designated as the Magee Heirs, the State of Texas, and Harris County. The defendants were Frank T. Slack and 10 other individuals. In the process of trial the cause became one of condemnation; and, because of disclaimers by some defendants, agreement as to the rights of some, and default by others, only Slack remained as a defendant.

After a jury verdict…