Butler v. . Winston

This is an action in ejectment for the recovery of 187 1/2 acres of land situate in Johnston County. The plaintiff and defendants claim the late Sarah Florence Parrish as a common source of title. The plaintiff, who is a granddaughter of the late Sarah Florence Parrish, claims title as a devisee under her grandmother's will. The defendants claim title by mesne conveyances from Mozelle Parrish Sasser, who was the daughter and the sole heir at law of the late Sarah Florence Parrish.

The paper writing propounded and admitted to probate in common form as the last will and testament of Sarah…