Fletcher v. Cavalier

The facts are stated in the opinion of the court, delivered by

Martin, J.

The plaintiffs state themselves to be the only legitimate children of James Fletcher, deceased, and, as such, his legal and forced heirs for four-fifths of his estate, and his testamentary heirs of three-fourths thereof; but declare that out of respect for his memory and regard for their mother, the undisputed heir for the other fourth, they have reduced their pretensions to their claims in the latter capacity, and demand from the defendants the restitution (with the fruits and profits) of three-fourths of two tracts of…