Durham v. Ellis

SMITH, Chief Judge.

The plaintiff-appellant, Esther M. Durham (also known as Esther M. Ellis) brought suit in chancery to foreclose a purchase money note and mortgage and for an accounting and other relief. She appeals from an adverse final decree entered after hearings on the merits.

In 1945, the appellant (sometimes hereinafter referred to as Esther) was married to the appellee, John S. Ellis (sometimes hereinafter referred to as John). In 1952, John acquired title to a certain parcel of land situated in Okeechobee County. In 1955, this property was purchased by one A. T. Ellis, who executed…