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Trespass to Try Title


Come down out of the cloud; for the closer we are to the ground, the clearer true ownership becomes.

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Trespass to Try Title Attorneys in Dallas, TX

Under Texas Property Code Chapter 22, a trespass to try title action is the exclusive legal method for resolving disputes over ownership or possessory rights to real property in Texas. It applies only to land, buildings, and other real estate—not personal property or intellectual property.

This type of lawsuit allows the courts to determine who rightfully owns or has the superior right to possess a disputed property.

Why is a Lawsuit Required in Texas?

The Texas Property Code §22.001 requires that disputes involving title to “lands, tenements, or other real property” be brought through a trespass to try title action. Courts have consistently held that this cause of action is the exclusive remedy for resolving active disputes over real property ownership, including boundary disputes, claims of superior title, or issues involving chains of title.

Why Choose Coleman Jackson, P.C. in a Trespass to Try Title Case?

Our experienced real estate attorneys can help property owners across Texas in title disputes. We provide experienced representation in cases involving:

  • Boundary disputes between neighboring owners
  • Easements and other land-use conflicts
  • Clouds on title and breaks in chains of title
  • Adverse possession and right-to-possession disputes
  • Challenges to the validity of deeds or conveyances

We represent both Plaintiffs and Defendants in trespass to try title actions statewide.

Need Help with a Texas Title Dispute?

Contact the experienced commercial real estate attorneys at Coleman Jackson, Professional Corporation today at (214) 599-0431 for counsel on all of your real estate law concerns.

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