Brown v. Whitefield

This action was brought to determine the ownership of a lot of land, improved by a dwelling, in Frostburg. Appellees, Mr. and Mrs. Whitefield, claim complete title. Appellants, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Cook, together claim an undivided two-thirds interest. The trial court found in favor of the White-fields, and Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Cook appealed. Solution of the controversy requires a determination of the legal effect of three deeds and a will. Both sides agree on the facts, but not on the proper interpretation of the documents involved.

William T. Parker and his wife had two children—Betty Jane…