Mercy v. Miller

This is an ejectment suit involving a lot which fronts 25 feet on the north side of Berry Street, Nashville, and runs back between parallel lines 120 feet to an alley. There is a small dwelling on the lot, and the property is said to be worth only about $200 or $300.

Both parties claim title from a common source, James Mercy, who acquired the property by a deed dated August 3, 1888. This deed conveyed to him a lot of 50 feet frontage, he later conveyed the east 25 feet, retaining the west 25 feet, which is the subject matter of this suit.

Complainant, Katie Mercy, widow of James Mercy, claims…