Wells v. Wells

Wells, the father, filed his bill in chancery against Wells, the son, an infant, in September, 1834, alleging that he had purchased,. with his own money, certain lands in Marion county, in the name of his son, and praying that the title thus nominally placed in the infant son might be vested in him. Decree accordingly.

Counsel seem to be mistaken in asserting that the bill was filed and the decree rendered the same day. The bill was filed September 23,1834, and on that day a guardian ad litem was appointed. The answer of Calvin Fletcher, guardian ad litem, was filed October 2, 1834, and the…