Talk:try titles
Latest comment: 4 years ago by Butwhatdoiknow in topic Not sure whether this another definition of the phrase or just the use of the same two words together
Not sure whether this another definition of the phrase or just the use of the same two words together[edit]
- 1937, Conrad Russell, Unrevolutionary England, 1603 - 1642 (The Hambledon Press), [page 25]
- The parliament which had last met was then to reassemble, to appoint the Councillors or appoint new ones, to try titles to the crown, and "declare their decision in the form of an Act of Parliament'.
- 1937, Conrad Russell, Unrevolutionary England, 1603 - 1642 (The Hambledon Press), [page 25]
It seems to me the author means "hold a trial" rather than "fight for." Butwhatdoiknow (talk) 20:35, 16 August 2019 (UTC)
- Compare "A trespass to try title action is the method of determining title to lands, tenements, or other real property." Section 22.001(a) of the Texas Property Code. Butwhatdoiknow (talk) 17:00, 17 August 2019 (UTC)