West Tennessee Co. v. Townes

HOLMES, District Judge.

In consideration of love and affection, James A. Townes and wife, Emma, by deed of gift made in 1882, conveyed to Edward M. Townes and his wife, Lida,, a certain plantation, known as the Coopwood place, and contiguous lands, in Mississippi, to have and to hold upon certain conditions, restrictions, and limitations, which are set forth in these words:

“That upon the death of either said premises shall descend to the other, and upon the death of the other, said premises shall descend to the heirs of the bodies of the said parties of the second part, and in default of such…