Earp v. Earp

Lyle Brown, Justice.

Appellee A. G. “Harrison” Earp claimed to be the son of M. C. “Harrison” Earp. The claim was denied by all other possible heirs of M. C. “Harrison” Earp, who died intestate. Appellee initiated this action to establish his heirship. The chancellor ruled in A. G.’s favor. The points for reversal will be listed as they are discussed.

M. C. “Harrison” Earp married Ida Smelser on July 4, 1919. At the time of that marriage he had seven children by a prior marriage, and Ida had five children born of her first marriage. The husband and wife lived together with their children until…