Ferguson v. Ferguson

HUGHES, Justice.

This suit was originally filed by A. M. Ferguson and wife, Hallie H. Ferguson, for partition of 150 acres of land in Bell County, Texas, the community property of James E. Ferguson, who died intestate in 1876, and his wife, Fannie P. Ferguson, who died intestate in 1915. Hallie H. Ferguson died pending trial and A. M. Ferguson, as administrator of her estate, was made a party plaintiff.

A receiver for the properties was appointed in July 1934, which receivership continued until August 11, 1947, when it was finally closed by the order and judgment from which this appeal was…