Hughett v. Hughett

Maggie Hughett widow of R. L. Hugh-ett brought this suit against two brothers of her deceased husband to have the title and rights of the parties fixed to two tracts of land in Scott County, Tennessee.

The Chancellor found that Maggie Hughett was entitled to homestead in both tracts which combined were not worth in excess of $1000. He also found that she owned a one half interest in one tract by purchase and to a three-fifths interest in the other tract by purchase. He found that John Hughett is owner of a one half interest in the first tract and two-fifths interest in the second tract by…