Stephens v. Stephens

Sam Robinson, Associate Justice.

The appellant, Irene M. Stephens, and the appellee, Elmer D. Stephens, were married in Illinois in 1947; they were middle-aged, and Mrs. Stephens had three children by a former marriage. In October 1950, Mr. and Mrs. Stephens made a trip to Baxter County, Arkansas, and purchased some land. There was one tract of 3% acres conveyed to both parties as an estate by the entirety, and one 10 acre tract conveyed to Mrs. Stephens. The 10 acre tract cost $1,000.00, and Mr. Stephens made the down payment of $100.00; later, Mrs. Stephens paid the $900.00 balance of the…