Reeves v. Houston Oil Co. of Texas

WALKER, Justice.

Appellant J. C. Reeves was plaintiff, and appellee Houston Oil Company of Texas ywas defendant, in the trial court.

This action is in trespass to try title. Plaintiff prayed judgment for title to and possession of a 30 acre tract in the G. W. Brooks League in Hardin County. Plaintiff made formal allegation of title in fee simple to this tract, and also pleaded title thereto under the 5, 10 and 25 year statutes of adverse” possession.

Defendant disclaimed title to the surface estate in the land sued for; but with respect to the mineral estate in said land, pleaded not guilty and…