Ross v. Swan

¥m. Swan, as we gather from the statement of the bill in this case, died a number of years since, *464without children, leaving a considerable estate. Jos. A. Mabry became assignee of the interest of certain of his heirs in his estate, and as such was party to proceedings had in the chancery court at Knoxville to sell the lands for partition and distribution of the proceeds among the parties entitled.

In 1866, a decree was made ordering a sale of the lands, directing that ten per cent, in cash be paid by purchasers, balance in two instalments, due at six and twelve months, notes and security to be…