Finch v. Woods

Martha A. Woods brought an action against Finch to recover possession of a described parcel of land. At the trial the court directed a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, and the defendant *997made a motion for a new trial. The motion having been overruled, he excepted. Both parties claimed under Madison Woods as a •common grantor. The plaintiff relied upon a deed from Madison Woods which conveyed to her a life-estate, with remainder to her •children, dated November 4, 1875, recorded November 10, 1875, .and reciting a consideration of five dollars and natural love and affection, the grantee being…