Stone v. Manning

This bill was filed to set up a parol trust in land.' The land' in controversy was owned by John E. Hudspeth, during his life and he had acquired it by will from his wife, Lizzie. M. Hudspeth. Hudspeth and wife lived for many years in Shelby County, and had accumulated, by their joint efforts, a considerable estate. It appears they invested their earnings in small farms from 35 to 50 acres in size.

The title to several of these farms was taken in his name, two in her name, and several in their joint names. Tt appears that the family residence was erected on one of her tracts. Having no…