Skidmore v. Harris

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

On January 15, 1910, appellee, Jane Harris, as next fiiend of her infant son, Lloyd Skidmore, a lunatic, brought this action against appellant, John Skidmore, and Peggy Blanton, to recover a certain tract of land located in Harlan County, Kentucky. The petition alleges in substance that Jane Harris was married to Everett Skidmore. Two children were born to them, Nancy Skidmore and Lloyd Skidmore. Several years prior to his death Everett Skidmore purchased from Peggy Blanton the land described in the petition. About seven years…