Bryant v. Townsend

The bill in this cause was filed against Gypsey Townsend Bryant, the widow of George W. Bryant, after his death, to annul her marriage to him on the ground that at the time of the marriage Bryant was non compos mentis and that the defendant widow had been guilty of fraud on the non compos mentis in bringing about the marriage. The complainants are the brothers, sisters, *632and a nephew of the dead husband, who, since he died intestate, are his heirs and nest of kin. The Chancellor sustained a demurrer to the bill and the complainants have appealed.

After stating the relationship of the parties,…