Smith v. Smith

Sophronia Smith, as the widow of William Smith, applied to the ordinary for a year’s support, which was set apart to her in a city lot. No objection was filed by any one to the return of the appraisers, and it was recorded as required by law. After this, three other Smiths, alleging themselves to be the children and heirs at law of William Smith, and who were in possession of the lot, entered what purported to be an appeal to the superior court. Sophronia Smith then brought her petition praying for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the property, alleging that there was no…