Murphy v. Portrum

The very interesting question is presented in this ease as to the effect of certain proceedings had in the Circuit Court of Hamblen County, to have Charles J. Portrum adopted and legitimated as the child of John Portrum, the query being whether the property of said Charles J., upon his death without issue, brothers or sisters, went to *his mother, Catherine Noe, or to the brothers and sisters of John Portrum, the adopting parent.

Complainants are purchasers from Catherine Noe, the mother of the said -Charles J., and the defendants are the brothers and sisters of John Portrum, the adopting…