Mitchner v. Taylor

The cross-complainants below, Pricilla Taylor Mitchner and husband, Preites Mitchner, have appealed from a decree of the Chancery Court of Shelby County dismissing their cross-bill seeking to reform a deed to certain real estate located in Memphis, Tennessee. The deed was dated April 5, 1946, and conveyed certain real estate to Jessie Taylor and wife, Pricilla Taylor, their heirs and assigns in fee simple forever. Jessie Taylor and Pricilla Taylor had been living together in Memphis, Tennessee, as man and wife since 1927 without benefit of clergy. They were not married on April 5,1946, the…