Ollie B. Collora, Petitioner v. Franklin R. Navarro, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that a directed verdict may be granted on the uncontradicted, clear, and positive testimony of an interested party when the opposing party had the opportunity to contradict but failed to do so, thereby affirming the trial court's directed verdict on the existence of a common‑law marriage. The Court also reversed the Court of Civil Appeals and remanded for a proper determination of the parties' equitable interests because the trial court lacked authority to award legal title to the land.