Chandler v. Chandler

' The questions presented for our determination in this case, arise upon the pleadings in the Court below.

The action was assumpsit by James W. Chandler and Mary Ann, his wife — formally Mary Ann Camp — Levi Stuart and Tempe Caroline, his wife — formerly Tempe Caroline Camp— against Joel Chandler, on an instrument in writing of the following tenor:

“ ALABAMA, >

Benton County. )

Whereas, John S. Chandler has this day made a disposition of his negro property by lot; and whereas, a negro boy named Eatt has fallen to the heirs of Joel Chandler, appraised to live hundred dollars, their part being only…