Hicks v. Weems

Merrick, O. J.

“ This is a petitory action, instituted by Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Speight, sisters, and grand-daughters of Mary Clark, for the recovery of an undivided half of a tract of land, each of the plaintiffs being entitled to a fourth of the same.

“ The tract of land in question belonged to Mary Clark, and was sold as a part of her succession. There is no dispute as to her title. She had but two children and heirs, both of whom were daughters. One of these daughters was the mother of plaintiffs. The other was the mother of Terence and Kerly Scott, who are the warrantors. These four…