Beutel v. American Machine Co.

Opinion op the Court by

Chief Justice Hobson

Reversing on appeal, and affirming on cross-appeal.

In August, 1906, Gr. P. Beutel sold certain real estate he owned in Lonisville to the American Machine Company, the deed being signed and acknowledged August 8th, hut the check and notes for the consideration were delivered August 28th, and the deed was then recorded, having been held hy the attorney who drew it until that time. At the time of the sale a tenant of Beutel was living on the property and in the negotiations this fact was canvassed between the parties. The purcnaser desired immediate…