Whelchel v. Solomon

This suit involves a purchase of homestead land from the holder of tax deed, by a mother occupying a fiduciary relationship to her non compos mentis daughter, who is the wife and tenant in common with her husband. We hold that such purchaser is disqualified to hold title against both the non compos mentis and the latter’s *337husband, and affirm the decree of the Chancery Court of Hinds County.

This suit was brought by appellees, H. L. Solomon and wife by next friend, against Mrs. Alma E. Whelchel, appellant, for an adjudication that the Solomons were entitled to redeem a parcel of land which sold…