Fairrow v. Marves

This litigation involves the ownership of approximately eleven and one-half acres of immovable property located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and the basic facts are not in dispute. On February 9, 1945, Henry Fairrow purchased the property from Charles M. Roberts. The act of transfer stated that Mr. Fairrow was “married to and residing in community with Laura King.” This statement was not true. Although she was living with Mr. Fairrow on February 9, 1945, Ms. King was still married to Horace Marbs, whom she had married on June 21, 1924. In fact, Horace Marbs and Ms. King were not divorced…