Johnson v. Hayes

Tbe heirs at law of* Samuel Hart sued Marshall Hayes to recover a tract of land. The defendant disclaimed title, and his landlord, W. E. English, executor of William Hart, and Mrs. Nealy Plart, widow of William Hart, were made parties defendant. Plaintiffs and defendants derive their title from Samuel Hart. The plaintiffs claim as reversioners under the will of Samuel Hart; the defendants claim that Samuel Hart sold and conveyed the land to William Hart prior to his death, that the alleged legacy to the plaintiffs had been adeemed, and that the proceeds of the note given for the…