Southern Pine Lumber Co. v. Martin

We take the following statement of the nature, result, and facts of this case from appellees' brief:

"This suit was filed by appellees against the appellant in the district court of Trinity county, Tex., on the 19th day of June, 1922, to determine the title to the merchantable timber standing on the 37 1/2-acre tract and a 208-acre tract, of land parts of the B. B. B. C. R. R. Co. survey of 428.6 acres in Trinity county, which was patented to I. N.M. Turner as assignee of said railroad company.

"Citation was served on the defendant on the 26th day of June, 1922, and thereafter the appellant cut…