Holt v. Anderson

Simmons, Chief Justice.

It appears from the record, that Michael Navel died in possession of a tract of lánd, leaving as his heirs his wife and his daughter Julia; and these two remained upon the premises until the death of the widow on October 11, 1891. She left no debts except burial expenses, which were paid by A. J. McKinney, her son by a former husband. Anderson was appointed administrator of Mrs. Navel, and McKinney called upon him for the repayment of the sum advanced by him for funeral expenses; whereupon the administrator brought ejectment against the defendant for an undivided half…