Blount v. . Johnson

This is an action to recover land. The plaintiffs introduced a deed showing title in Selim Sutton, tbeir grand-uncle, and also bis will, under the terms of which the land in controversy would 'descend to them after a life estate in his daughter, Lizzie. There was no evidence of the . death of Lizzie, so no right of possession has ever vested in the plaintiffs, and indeed it was admitted on the argument here that she is still living. The contention of the plaintiffs that they Lave a vested remainder, and therefore can recover possession, cannot be sustained. “Every action must be prosecuted in…