Graves v. Graves

Of primary importance in this cause is the construction of the deed of 1853 in which Catherine Stump conveyed to her niece, Helen C. Graves, two hundred acres of land. The original deed is in the record. It is in the regular printed form with details of description, names, etc., supplied in hand writing. In the conveying clause the land was granted to Helen C. Graves, her heirs and assigns forever; but there is written just after the description the following:

‘ ‘ ‘ This conveyance is made to the said Helen C. Graves for the .sole use and benefit of herself and her heirs at her death and not…