Arnett v. Helvie

This appeal involves two cases which were consolidated and tried by the trial court.

After the institution of the suits Toy Arnett died and later his widow, appellant Mary Lee Arnett, was appointed Executrix of his estate and the Executrix was substituted as party plaintiff. The cases were tried some six years after their commencement.

Thomas M. Callahan, a banker and defendant in the original actions, died before trial, after which Richard L. Helvie was appointed Executor of his estate and substituted as party defendants. Appellants, Arnetts, who were farmers, sought to recover farm land…