Jones v. James

Archie and Malinda Fields, two aged colored persons, were man and wife and owned a tract of land in Rapides Parish which belonged to the community which existed between them. Archie died leaving neither father, mother nor descendants, and without having disposed by last will and testament of his share in the community property. His undisposed of share in the community was therefore inherited by his surviving spouse, Malinda. Civil Code, art. 915.

Malinda died a short time thereafter, leaving neither ascendants nor nor did she leave a last will. A short time prior- to her death, there was…