Sheffield v. Clark

Blandford, Justice.

[Susan A. Clark, administratrix, brought complaint for *93land against Henry and Nancy Sheffield for lots 456, 457, 496 and 49 of the fifth district and first section of Lump-kin county. Defendants pleaded the general issue, and an equitable plea, the leading feature of which was that defendant, Henry Sheffield, purchased the land from John O. Clark, who was the agent of plaintiff, and it was agreed that when he paid in full therefor and certain other indebtedness, title was to be made to him; and that this has been paid in full, and plaintiff is a mere naked trustee, holding…