Catlin v. U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
CASE 27 — ACTION BY T. D. CATLIN AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY COMPANY AND OTHERS — Appeal from Marion Circuit Court. McKenzie Moss, Judge. Judgment against plaintiff and lie appeals. —
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion op the Court by
Judge O’Rear
— Reversing.
W. D. Gatlin- died intestate in Marion county, this state, in 1892, leaving among his heirs at law two infant children. The widow and adult heirs brought a suit in equity in the Marion circuit court against the infants to obtain a sale of the real estate descended from the intestate, because it was indivisible without materially impairing its value. A decree of sale was entered. Appellant, P. D. Catlin, became the purchaser of the land at the sale, and executed bonds for the purchase price. The sale was confirmed. Upon an adjustment by the court…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Whaley v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1901
- Elliott v. FowlerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1901
- City of Somerset v. Somerset Banking Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1900
- Dawson v. LeeCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1884
- Commonwealth v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1905
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- Davis v. National Surety Co. of New YorkCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1931