Crouch v. Crouch

Paul Ward, Justice.

This litigation is between the heirs of W. M. Crouch, deceased, over certain lands, involving also certain grantees of two of said heirs. There appears to be no dispute over the pertinent facts, the only question for determination being one of law.

Facts. W. M. Crouch, a widower, procured a Donation Certificate in 1932 from the State for 160 acres of land. He made some improvements on the land but died in 1933 before a donation deed was made by the State. However, the donation undertaken was completed in 1935, and the State executed a deed conveying the land to “W. M. Crouch…