Brissett v. Sykes

David Newbern, Justice.

This case involves a dispute between the appellant, Leon Brissett, and the appellee, Connie Sykes, over ownership of a one-half interest in real property which had been conveyed by warranty deed, dated May 8,1986, to Leon and Ruth Brissett “husband and wife.” Leon Brissett claims he and Ruth Brissett entered into a common law marriage and thus he was a tenant by the entirety with a right of survivorship at the time of her death. Ms. Sykes contends there was no marriage, thus half is in Ruth Brissett’s estate. The Chancellor agreed with Ms. Sykes and, based upon Ruth…