Field v. Jackson

PATTERSON, Justice:

An area approximately twelve square miles abutting the western boundary of the city of Jackson is the object of contention between the city and the community of Forest Hill. The appellants sought to incorporate this area into a municipality to be known as the City of Forest Hill. The City of Jackson, the appellee, sought to expand its limits by annexing the area to the city. After hearing many witnesses in the causes which had been consolidated for trial, examining exhibits, and the arguments of counsel, the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County…