Rippeth v. Connelly

This case involves a construction of the statute of descent, T.C.A. 31-101(2) (c).

The bill was filed for a decree establishing the identity of the heirs, including unknown heirs, of Ellen Loretta Mitchell and for an adjudication of the interest of each in the realty of which she died seized and possessed. The State of Tennessee was made a party defendant to have a decree adjudicating any right it might have or claim to have to one-half the real property of Ellen Loretta Mitchell, under the escheat statute, T.C.A. 31-801.

The facts are not in dispute. Ellen Loretta Mitchell died January 2,…