Simmon v. Bond

Abbott, J.:

This is an appeal by Billie Dennis Simmon from an order entering judgment in favor of Dora Bond in what amounts to two separate quiet title actions that were consolidated for trial by the trial court.

Dora Bond is the former mother-in-law of Simmon. Her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Simmon, was married to Simmon for fifteen years. The Simmons had six children, four of whom were minors when the divorce was granted. Mr. Simmon was given custody of the minor children. He also was awarded the couple’s house, which is the subject matter of this appeal.

This action arose in the following…