Hall v. Baylous

Woods, Judge:

This action of unlawful entry and detainer was instituted in Cabell county by the heirs of William T. Hall, deceased, to recover possession of the mansion house, which the defendant sought to hold, pending an award of dower, on the theory that she was the legal widow of decedent. The defendant brings error to a judgment adverse to her.

It appears that an absolute divorce was granted Gertrude Baylous (defendant herein) from her husband, Walter S. Baylous, by the domestic relations court of Cabell county, December 19, 1927. Said decree, in accordance with section 14, c. 64, Code,…