Derryberry v. Sims

I disagree with the majority decision. A further statement of the facts will aid in understanding the equities involved.

A. C. Girardot owned the land in question. He died in 1931 or 32. His widow and daughter Clara continued living on the homestead. Appellee, Louise Standridge, a widowed daughter, moved in with her mother and Clara. The property went delinquent for taxes. A. D. Girardot, brother of Clara and Louise, redeemed the property from the State of Arkansas. He and his wife deeded the property to Louise Standridge and such deed was recorded in 1944. A year later the mother of Clara,…