Sutherland v. Nunn
Sutherland v. Nunn
Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Appellee, Nunn, does not deny that in 1867 appellant leased to H. P. Randolph her dower interest in the land for the term of her natural life for $50 per annum and delivered to him the possession January 1, 1868. Nor does he deny that in 1875 Randolph transferred to him said lease, and that he took possession under it. He does, however, deny her allegation that he agreed to pay her the annual rent of $50 beginning with 1876. Pie as a further defense says that in a suit of himself against the Randolph brothers, which was consolidated with other suits, to all of which appellant was a party, a judgment was rendered in 1867 for a sale of the land in the controversy and he became the purchaser without any reservation or reference to dower. But we are unable to see how that obligátion can avail him.
The actions mentioned were referred to by appellee as parts of his answer, but are not shown to have ever been filed as a part of this action, or used as evidence on the trial, and therefore, though forming part of the transcript, can not, appellee’s counsel objecting, be considered on this .appeal. Nor is it necessary for a determination of the rights of the parties that they should be.
It is not stated in terms in appellee’s answer, nor can it be
Appellant prays in her petition for a judgment for $100 rent for the years 1867 and 1877, or a restoration of the land and damages and for all other proper relief. It seems to us that as the record stands she is entitled to recover the $100 and interest, and to have her dower interest in the land subjected and sold to pay it. The court erred in dismissing her petition.
Wherefore the judgment is reversed and cause remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
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