Continental Oil Co. v. Helms

This is an action in ejectment and to quiet title to an undivided 4/15 interest in four lots in the town of Jesse and 60 acres adjoining the town, of which G. W. Helms died seized in January, 1925. He died intestate and left surviving him as his only heirs his widow, Dora Helms, a minor son by her, and nine adult children by a former marriage. The widow was appointed administratrix in February, 1925, and served until May 5, 1927, when she resigned and her nominee, C. L. Burnett, was appointed her successor. Soon after he qualified, Burnett started proceedings to sell the property involved in…