City of Memphis v. Overton

This cause involves the title to certain realty located within that area dedicated by the original proprietors of the City of Memphis as the public promenade. Suit was brought by the City of Memphis as complainants against the heirs, known and unknown, of said proprietors. For brevity’s sake, the City of Memphis will be referred to as the City, while the' heirs will be referred to as such.

The suit apparently resulted from negotiations by the City with reference to either the long-term leasing or sale of the realty to a private corporation, for the purpose of construction of a hotel or motel.…