Puryear v. Belcher

OPINION

BROCK, Justice.

This is an action by a co-tenant of a house and lot in Lebanon, Tennessee, to have all interests therein sold for division. T.C.A., § 23-2128 (now § 29-27-201). The Chancellor held that T.C.A., § 23-2135 (now § 29-27-208) required the consent of the defendant, Bertha Belcher, in order for her dower estate in 7.936% undivided interest in the property to be included in the decree of sale. Since Bertha Belcher refused assent, the sale of her dower interest was denied. The decree of the Chancellor was affirmed by the Court of Appeals and this Court granted discretionary…