Bank of Columbia v. McElroy

BROWN, Justice.

The complainants, appellees here, alleging that they are joint owners and tenants in common with some of the defendants, of the lands in controversy, stating the nature and extent of their respective interests, that the other defendants, the appellants here, claim to own some right, title, or interest in and to the property, filed the bill in this cause seeking to have the rights and interest of appellants determined, and a sale of the lands for division.

The appellants incorporated, in their answer to the bill as amended, several grounds of demurrer questioning its equity and…