McDowell v. Hollowell

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clarke

Reversing., on the original and affirming on the oross appeal.

In the latter part of 1884, Harve McDowell purchased, from Roland Flowers, the tract of land in controversy here, and took possession of and moved upon same prior to January, 1885. McDowell lived upon the land until 1891, when he died, leaving a widow,' Mrs. Frances McDowell, and five small children. The widow and children continued to live upon the land until June 11th, 1900, when the widow, all the children being infants, in consideration of two mules, a wagon and some farming implements, the…