Sexton v. Burruss

A mortgage fi, fa. in favor of T. P. Burruss against Rosa Sexton was levied on described real estate. A claim to the property was interposed by W. J. Reynolds as next friend for designated minor children. On the trial the claimants assumed the burden of proof, and introduced the defendant in fi. fa., who testified to the following effect: The land in dispute was the property of Acker Sexton, lately deceased, and was set apart as a year’s support to the witness (the widow) and the minoy children who are the claimants. Subsequently the witness bought a pair of mules from T. P. Burruss, and…