Legal Opinion
Barksdale v. Benskin
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided March 28, 1917No. 5820PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSwearingen, J.
Appellant, K. H. Barks-dale, brought this suit against appellees in the statutory form of “trespass to try title” to recover the S. W. ⅝ of survey No. 40 and the E. ½ of survey No. 44. Appellees answered by a plea of “Not guilty” and limitation. The cause was tried with a jury, which was instructed by the court to find a verdict for appellees herein, in accordance with which verdict the court rendered judgment for appellees.
The record shows the following facts: Ellis, by general warranty deed, dated June 20, 1903, and filed for record September, 1903, conveyed the fee estate in the land…
2Cases cited25 opinions
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- Richardson v. LeviTexas Supreme Court · 1887
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Benskin v. BarksdaleTexas Commission of Appeals · 1923
- Martinez v. BruniTexas Commission of Appeals · 1921
- Brownfield v. BrabsonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1921
- Hagaman v. ShakleeCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1922
- Livingston v. McMullen Oil & Royalty Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1956
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