Jones v. Taylor

William T. Brunt, who died in 1862, was seized and possessed of an eighty-acre tract of land. He left surviving him his widow, a daughter, now Mrs. Taylor and the complainant herein, and a son, who died intestate leaving his sister as his sole heir. The widow’s dower in the land was never set apart to her. She married Thomas S. Rhodes, and in November, 1868; she, together with Rhodes, conveyed the land to Carter by a deed which leaves ns somewhat in doubt .as to whether her intention was to convey an estate in the land for her lifetime or in fee. But we shall assume for the purpose of the…