Davis v. Watts

— Appellant filed a claim against appellee, as the administrator of the estate of James Davis, deceased, “ for the occupation and use ” of a farm from 1860 to 1878, “ at $200 per year.”

The court made a special finding of facts, with a conclusion of law that appellant was not entitled to recover.

It is contended that the court erred in this conclusion. That is the question for decision. The main facts, as found by the court, are, that in 1860 appellant was a widow and J ames Davis a Widower; each had minor children, and each owned a farm. They were married in that year, and, uniting their…