Morrison v. Byrd

DREW, Justice.

Dock Byrd acquired title to 160 acres of land in Okaloosa County, Florida, shortly before the turn of the century. There he lived until his death in 1933, intestate. Surviving him, as lawful heirs, were seven children, one of whom bore the name of D. W. Byrd.

D. W. Byrd continued to reside on the homestead. In 1937 he acquired a tax deed thereto. On August 2, 1943, he and his wife sold the land to Esther S. Morrison, and conveyed title by warranty deed, which was immediately recorded. According to the record Mrs. Morrison promptly returned the same for taxes and has paid the…