Winget v. Gay

This is a statutory action to ascertain, determine and quiet title to a tract of land lying in Shelby County, Missouri. It was brought by the heirs of Sarah R. Arthur, deceased, against the heirs of Charles W. Gay, deceased. Gay is the common source of title. The devolution of the title from him was effected through his will, the proper construction of the 9th item of which is determinative of this controversy.

Charles W. Gay married a widow, Catherine Arthur, who had three small children, the oldest of which was about four years of age. The'youngest was Sarah R. Arthur. Two children were born…