Demmons v. Booker

Isaac Wilson was married. He also had a cow. When he died both his wife and the cow survived him. The cow carné into the possession of the defendant, who was the sister of the deceased. In time the widow married one Demmons and brought suit against the defendant to recover the cow. On the trial the jury found for the defendant. Plaintiff moved for a new trial, which was refused, and she excepted.

1. The court was requested to charge as follows: “Upon the death of the husband, leaving no children, the w'ife is his sole heir, and can take possession of his estate without administration; and she…