McClure v. McLane

Citations

• 39 Tex. 81

Syllabus

<p>1. No proceedings hy which a citizen was deprived of his property during the late war, under the plea of alien enemy, by the Confederate authorities, will he validated hy the courts.</p> <p>2. Those who purchased at sales made hy Confederate receivers obtained thereby no title to real property, nor do those claiming under them with notice.</p> <p>3. The possession of persons claiming under such title is wrongful and tortious, and they will he held liable for rents and profits, and for any damage done to the property while in their possession.</p>