McLeroy v. McLeroy

Defendant, Jnlie E. McLeroy, on May 11, 1917, conveyed certain lands in Shelby County to her son Watt H. McLeroy, and her daughter, Enon N. McLeroy. The latter died intestate, in 1928, without ever having married. The only question for decision is whether, under a proper construction of the deed, the interest of Enon passed to Watt under the doctrine of survivorship. The granting clause of the instrument is as follows:

‘ ‘ THIS INDENTUBEi, Made and entered into this 11th day of May, A. D., 1917, by and between Julie E. Me- Leroy, of First 'Part, and Watt H. McLeroy, and Enon N. McLeroy,…