Alexander v. Morris

Complainant brought suit in the chancery court of Wilson county against J. H. Morris and A. S. J. Morris. The latter being of unsound mind, J. 11. Morris was appointed his guardian ad litem.

The litigation progressed to a final decree against J. H. Morris individually and his ward, A, S. J. Morris, at the October term, 1902. An appeal was prayed for both parties, and granted to J. H. Morris upon his taking the oath prescribed for poor persons. A similar oath was tendered to perfect the appeal prayed for the non compos, but was refused by the clerk of the court below.

The decree allowing appeal…