Watson v. Hardin
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Chicot Circuit Court; James R. Yerger, Special Judge; 1. The marriage of Steve Watson and Clarissa, while slaves by the consent of their master, followed by their living together as husband and wife after they were emancipated, was a lawful marriage, and their son, appellant, is legitimate, and capable of inheriting his property. 34 La.
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Appeal from Chicot Circuit Court; James R. Yerger, Special Judge; 1. The marriage of Steve Watson and Clarissa, while slaves by the consent of their master, followed by their living together as husband and wife after they were emancipated, was a lawful marriage, and their son, appellant, is legitimate, and capable of inheriting his property. 34 La. Ann. 860; 32 Ark. 217; Acts 1867, p. 99, § 3; 38 Ark. 493. 2. The possession of Rachel as widow of Steve was not adverse to Alex as heir at law. 55 Ark. 104, 109; 42 Ark. 118; 44 Ark. 452; 33 Ark. 463; Id. 295; 43 Ark. 504; Id. 469; 22 Ark. 567; 35…
1Opinion of the CourtFraubnti-ial, J.
This was an ejectment suit instituted by appellant in February, 1910, for the recovery of a tract of land in Chicot County. The land was originally owned by one Steve Watson, who died intestate in 1897, seized and possessed thereof as his homestead. Appellant alleged that he was the sole child and heir of Steve Watson, and claimed title to the land by descent from him. The appellee claimed title to the land by devise from one Rachel Watson,, who was living with Steve Watson at the time of his death and for some years prior thereto as his wife. In his answer appellee denied that appellant was…
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