Milton v. Milton

— This case presents many complications, due to the failure of the parties to follow the law strictly.

It is a suit for partition filed by William Milton against the other heirs at law of Mary Webster, deceased, four of whom were infants. It is alleged that one of the sons, Isaac Milton, was not entitled to any interest of the intestate ancestor, by reason of an advancement made to him in his life time.

There was a demurrer interposed to the bill of complaint, which was stricken by the court “upon the ground that the paper was not signed by the defendants, or either of them.” The rule does not…