Pullen v. Smith

Validity of a partition decree and sale thereunder, and allowance by the chancery court of a claim against proceeds of the sale, are questioned by this' appeal.

LaFayette Pierce died in 1911 owning 160 acres of land. He had no children. He was survived by his widow, .and by brothers and sisters. The widow, without objection upon the part of others in interest, took possession of all personal property. She also continued to occupy the land. There was no administration.

The widow married Kittrell, and together they lived on the Pierce farm several years. Prior to Mrs. Kittrell’s death in 1936 the…