White v. Inman

Ethridge, C.

This controversy involves the determination of whether a particular instrument is a deed or will, and of its effect if valid as either. On October 28, 1889, B. R. Inman executed an instrument, the original of which has been lost, but it was recorded on the same day in the land deed records of "Wilkinson County, as follows:

“In consideration of natural love and affection which I bear my wife, L. A. Inman, and my daughter Inez In-man, I give, grant and convey to my said wife and daughter, as joint tenants, with the right of survivorship, to take effect at my death and not sooner, the…