Woods v. Bivens

This is an action for partition of a tract of land in Dor-chester County, containing approximately 59 acres. The re spondent Ida Mae Woods asserts she is entitled to an undivided one-tenth interest in the property as the last surviving child of Annie E. Limehouse, who died intestate in March, 1942, leaving 10 children as her heirs. Appellant Louise W. Limehouse (the widow of N. M. Parker Lime-house, a son of Annie E. Limehouse) claims title in fee, by virtue of an instrument signed by Annie Limehouse in 1937, releasing the property to Parker Limehouse, and exclusive possession for 45 years,…