Byrd v. Abney

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Ricky Byrd and Vera Byrd appeal the chancellor’s decisions to award Cynthia Byrd Abney and Susie Byrd a one-half interest each in the subject property and to award attorney’s fees to Cynthia. Ricky and Vera argue that Vera should have received a constructive trust for a fee simple interest in the property.

¶ 2. Ricky and Vera raise four issues on appeal. They first argue that the decision to award Susie an undivided one-half interest in the property via a constructive trust was against the overwhelming weight of the evidence. Next, they argue that it was error…