Smith v. . Smith

Tbe plaintiffs and defendant were beirs at law of Charlotte and Henry Smith, and as such inherited the 589 acres of land. Tbe appellant (defendant) was a tenant in common with appellees until the unity of possession was broken by the conveyance of said lands to D. W. Deweese, a stranger, in 1891, by the sheriff, after sale for nonpayment of taxes. Tbe defendant, as one of the tenants in common, resided on the lands and listed them for taxes. His own share was sold with all the other shares, and the whole estate of the “Smith beirs” was transferred to Deweese, the purchaser, wbo brought a suit…