Dorsey v. Sullivan

'L. A. Smith, Sr., J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

Appellee-filed his original bill in the Chancery Court of Franklin County against several defendants, including Joe Dorsey. No process was ever;served on some of the defendants, and the process on others was defective. We cite only one instance: “The heirs of Clabe Dorsey who are unknown to your complainant,” and the record does not show that they ever appeared, nor Was the bill dismissed as to them. ■ However, process was validly served on some others of the defendants.

The suit involved 808 acres, more or less, in Franklin County,…