Mordecai v. Scott

HEFLIN, Chief Justice.

This case arose out of a dispute as to the interest in a homestead granted to a widow and an adult child through a homestead law proceeding. Appeal is taken from the holding of the trial court granting appellee Mattie O. Scott and appellant Mildred Doris Mordecai each an undivided one-half interest in the disputed property with a right to the widow-appellee Mattie O. Scott of exclusive possession of the property for her life.

Appellee Mattie O. Scott is the widow of J. H. Scott who died intestate in 1958 owning a homestead not exceeding 160 acres in area. Appellant…