Walt v. Walt

delivered the opinion of the Court. '

The first question to be determined is whether Mary L. Walt is entitled to the 248 acres of land described in the pleadings, as against the heirs of her deceased husband.

We are of the opinion that she is so entitled.

This land was inherited by her from her father, Green B. Bateman. On the 7th day of January, 1861, her husband, James R. Walt, relinquished to her all of his interest in it, and settled it upon her to her sole and separate use.

On January 3, 1872, the husband and wife joined in a deed to W. P. York and W. S. Noblin; and they on the same day…