Chapman v. Aldridge

'Opinion of the Court by

Judge Logan

Reversing.

Suit was instituted in the Martin circuit court by Kate Aldridge, as administratrix of the estate of her husband, L. F. Aldridge, against his heirs and creditors, for the purpose of settling his estate. It is alleged that at the time of his death he was the owner of 200 acres of land in Martin county, in which his widow was entitled to a dower interest. It was sought to have dower assigned and the remainder of the land sold for the payment of debts against the estate. Some of the heirs of Mary Adridge, wife of James H. Adridge, filed an answer and…