Dove v. White

Mrs. Ara Dove, claiming beneficial ownership of a house in Montgomery County in which she has lived for almost twenty years, although record title has been in another, sought a declaration that she was the owner of the house and conveyance to her of the legal title. The appeal is from the Chancellor’s dismissal of her bill of complaint.

In 1936 Mr. Dove deserted his family. Mrs. Dove wished to acquire the house which is the subject of controversy for herself and her seven children. She asked an old family friend, Rodney White, to look into the matter for her. He did so. It was bought for a…