Baugh v. Myers

OPINION

During their marriage, J.H. Myers and Ewie C. Myers owned certain lots and buildings thereon. Mr. Myers died in 1974, leaving a will creating a life estate in appel-lee and a remainder interest in three named individuals and their children.

In 1976, Mrs. Myers entered into a lease with Curtis Ripley which created a purchase option in the lessee “if and when a clear title and title policy can be secured.” During December of 1978, appellant secured an assignment of this lease and began to occupy the property. Ewie C. Myers, appellee, filed a suit in the 214th District Court of Nueces…