Anderson v. Odom, Guardian

Appellee was a tenant in common with others, each owning a one-sixth interest in forty acres of land inherited from their father. The property forfeited in 1920 for non-payment of state and county taxes. In 1933 title was confirmed in the state under authority of Act 296 of 1929.

Collier Anderson and another, in 1937, purchased the state’s interest, After recording their deed they brought ejectment. Appellee, Carl Odom, as guardian for Coetha Odom, intervened. The cause was transferred to chancery. The agreed statement shows that James Odom, common ancestor, and' appellee and co-tenants, have…