Howard v. Tucker

Crawford, Justice.

Charles M. Tucker, Henrietta M. Tucker and Eli J. Tucker owned jointly five hundred acres of land, Charles M. owning one third interest in his own right, and being guardian for the other two, who were minors, went into its possession and cultivated it until his death. John D. Brown, who was his security on the guardian’s bond, and also the brother of Mrs. Charles M., without letters of administration, then took possession and control thereof, and with the said Mrs. Charles M. is still in possession. This bill was filed by Eli J, Tucker praying a partition of the land and…