White v. Bates

Complainant White, as assignee of Jos. Elrod, claims to have redeemed 'the land described in the pleadings, and files this bill to recover possession, rents, etc. The principal question to be decided is as to-whether the land was, under the Code, subject to redemption.

The wife of Jos. Elrod, under whom White claims, filed her bill for divorce and alimony in the Circuit Court of Smith County. An absolute divorce was granted and alimony decreed. For the purpose of providing alimony, it was decreed that the' undivided interest ' of Elrod in a tract of land in Jackson County be sold by the Clei'k…