Green v. Groves

The facts stated in appellant’s complaint, so' far as they are essential here, are as follows: In 1876, appellant’s husband, Morton D. Green, was the owner in fee of a tract of land, and also three lots in Brownsburg. At that time he was indebted to his kinsman and close friend, Morton W. Groves, in the sum of $2,000, which debt was evidenced by a promissory note.

He was also indebted to other persons; his whole indebtedness being more than he was able to pay. In November of that year, Groves, desiring to have his debt secured and thus acquire a preference over other creditors, applied to…