Norman v. Horton

This review turns on the title to a certain lot in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri. The basic issue presented is as of what date are the heirs at law of John Herriman, the common source of title, to be determined for the purpose of vesting title under the following provisions of a deed, dated February 14, 1883, from said Herriman and wife to Celeste B. Curd:

"The object and intention of said parties of the first part is, by this deed, to convey to the said Celest — B. Curd, only a life estate or interest in and to the above described Real Estate with Remainder over to the heirs-of-her Body,…