Carter v. Ford

Aaron L. Ford, the owner of a 45/56 interest in the 216 acres of land, described in the bill of complaint, alleged that, on account of the nature of the land and the lack of improvements, it would be impossible to partite the same in kind, and he therefore prayed for a sale and division of the proceeds.

Mamie Cross Carter, the owner of an undivided 7/56 interest therein, by her answer, denied that the land could not be divided in kind, and prayed specially for such division.

Four parties, named defendants, to wit, Willett Richardson Taylor, Lucille Richardson Lewis, Nellie Mae Richardson…