Fletcher v. Mansur

Mansur, the complainant below’, on the 23d of November, 1843, filed his bill in chancery against Elijah Barratt, Sr., and the following-named children and heirs of Mary C. Barratt, deceased, viz., James Barratt, Elijah Barratt, Jr., Susan Barratt and Lydia Barratt; the said Mary C. Barratt, at her death, being the wife of Elijah Barratt, Sr. . On the 20th of March, 1848, the complainant filed a supplemental bill, whereby he made Fletcher and Butler parties to the suit. Elijah Barratt, Sr., failed to appear, and a default was entered against him. *268The said children and heirs, being minors,…