Thompson v. Paris

The plaintiffs, Henry M., Edward, Jr., and Frederick P. Thompson, were the children of Edward and Elizabeth A. Thompson. Both parties claim title under Elizabeth, — the plaintiffs as her heirs, and the defendant under her conveyance.

September 15, 1876, a title to the land in question was in Elizabeth, and she mortgaged it to James H. Williams to secure the note of herself and husband for $3,500. February 1,1877, Elizabeth died, leaving the plaintiffs, her minor heirs. No administration was taken on her estate, nor guardian appointed for the children. July 25, 1879, Williams entered upon the…