Heaton v. Shanklin

It is contended by the appellants’ counsel that the evidence does not sustain the finding that the conveyances assailed by the appellees, as creditors of William C. Heaton, were fraudulent, because there is no proof of any corrupt intent. It is true, as counsel argue, that good faith is presumed, and that a conveyance can not be impeached unless this presumption is overthrown; but it is also true that the presumption may be overcome by circumstances, and that a voluntary conveyance may be declared fraudulent as to creditors, although there be no actual fraud. We think there is evidence in…