Koons v. Blanton

McBride, J. —

On the 28th day of January, 1878, one Michael Eicker resided in Henry county, where he owned and occupied a tract of land. The appellee, Mary Blanton, was his wife, and appellants Lillie E., Viola and Hattie Eicker were their children. On said day, the husband and wife joined in executing a warranty deed conveying the land in question to their said children. Michael Eicker had previously abandoned his family, and was, at the time, living in a state of adultery.

This suit was commenced on the 23d day of August, 1887, by appellee, who alleges in her complaint, in substance, that,…