Lowe v. Morrison

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

The question in this case is whether a third party, who has a money judgment against the husband, can force partition and sale of land held by the husband and wife by the entirety. The answer is no. The trial court dismissed the partition action filed by Larone and Floy Lowe against Jones and Helen Morrison. We affirm the decree.

The Lowes and the Morrisons are neighbors. The families got involved in a dispute and Larone Lowe was severely injured by Jones Morrison and his two sons, Nick and Rodney. Larone and Floy Lowe sued and got judgment against Jones, Nick and…