Mote v. Kleen

Duffie, C.

In December, 1893, Robert W. Sipes and his wife, Elvira, purchased the southwest quarter of section 20, township 3, range 14, in Franklin county, with the proceeds of other lands owned by them jointly. The land was purchased from Salvador Hayes, and he conveyed the north 80 acres to Mrs. Sipes and the south 80 acres to her husband, each taking title to a separate 80 acres. The house, barn, granary, well and cistern were located on the north 80 acres to which the wife held title. The south 80 acres was the better land, and all, or nearly all, in a state of cultivation. Sipes and his…