Maxie v. Maxie

BASS, Justice.

In contemplation of his marriage to the appellee, the appellant purchased, on November 22, 1966, a home located at 5103 Kingsbury, Houston, Texas. The appellee gave the appellant $300.00 of her separate money at this time, and she contends that the money was part of the $800.00 down payment. The appellant contributed $100.00 of his own money. The remaining $400.00 was paid with the proceeds of a loan. The property was deeded to the appellant only as a single man. The appellant and appellee were married on December 17, 1966, and twenty-six days after the property was purchased.

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