Van Dickson v. Mayfield

Plaintiffs allege that Henry Dickson died without leaving a descendant, ascendant, or wife; that they, plaintiffs, are his heirs, and as such are entitled to all of the property left by Dickson at his death. They also allege that, notwithstanding they are the heirs of Dickson, Maria Dickson May-field, the defendant herein, has caused herself to be sent into possession of the estate of the deceased illegally, and they sue for the recovery of that estate, and for the issuance of an injunction, prohibiting her from disposing of the property thereof pending this litigation.

Defendant filed an…