Bibb v. Bibb
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Limestone. Tried before the Hon. Henry O. Spbake. This action was brought by Sallie Bibb, against Porter Bibb and others, to recover certain lands, particularly described in the complaint; and was commenced on the 23d February, 1885. Each of the defendants pleaded not guilty, as to the particular- part of the lands which he claimed, and entered a disclaimer as to the residue; and the cause was tried on issne joined on this plea.
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Appeal from the Circuit Court of Limestone. Tried before the Hon. Henry O. Spbake. This action was brought by Sallie Bibb, against Porter Bibb and others, to recover certain lands, particularly described in the complaint; and was commenced on the 23d February, 1885. Each of the defendants pleaded not guilty, as to the particular- part of the lands which he claimed, and entered a disclaimer as to the residue; and the cause was tried on issne joined on this plea. The facts were agreed on, the following being all that are material: The lands sued for are a part of the plantation known as the…
1Opinion of the CourtClopton, J.
The suit is a statutory real action brought by appellant, who claims title, by descent, as the heir at law of Thomas Bibb, Jr., whose title is derived from the will of-his father, Thomas Bibb, Sr. The will was admitted to probate in April, 1840, and contained a clause, by which certain real estate, including the lands in controversy, and personal property, were devised to the widow of the testator during her life, and at her death to his eldest son, Thomas Bibb, ana his lawful male issue; “and in case he should die, leaving no lawful male issue, or the same shall become extinct, before he or…
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