George v. Campbell

In May, 1862, John R. George, whose succession the plaintiff represents, conveyed the lot of ground on Prytania street, which he acquired from John Holmes, to the defendant, Charles Campbell.

The plaintiff, alleging that this sale was a mere simúlation, intended to protect the property of George during his absence in the Confederacy, which occurred immediately thereafter, sues for the property, and also for $1000 damages, resulting from the refusal of the defendant to reconvey the same pursuant to the agreement at the time of said transfer.

In answer to the petition, the defendant admitted…