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Kirksey v. Kirksey
Citation:
8 Ala. 131
ProfessorMelissa A. Hale
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Antillico Kirksey (“Antillico”) (plaintiff) was a widow with several children who resided on public land. Kirksey (defendant) was Antillico’s brother-in-law who lived approximately sixty miles away. Kirksey wrote to Antillico, stating that he had a place where she could raise her family and land that she could cultivate. Upon receipt of Kirksey’s letter, Antillico abandoned her home and moved to a house on Kirksey’s land where she lived for two years. The third year, Kirksey moved Antillico to an uncomfortable house in the woods. Afterwards, Kirksey revoked his promise and kicked Antillico off his property. Antillico sued Kirksey to enforce the promise he made.
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