Harness v. Harness

Petition for partition of lands. No question is raised, in error, on the pleadings. The cause was tried by the court, decree of partition made, and land divided by com*385missioners. A motion for a new trial was overruled. Exceptions and appeal taken.

The parties to the controversy are the widow and heirs of Andrew J. Harness, deceased, intestate, who, during his lifetime, purchased and caused to be conveyed to two of his sons, William W. Harness and Lewis H. Harness, each a farm of the value of four thousand dollars. These farms are claimed as gifts by William and Lewis, and charged by the widow…