Parker v. Archibald

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming.

On August 24, 1915, Mrs. Sudie C. Mounts, a widow, in consideration of $500.00 cash and other valuable consideration, conveyed to her nephew, H. B. Archibald, a house and lot in Slaughters and 295% acres of land in Hopkins county. In addition to the usual granting and habendum clauses and covenant of warranty, the deed contained the following provision:

“It is expressly agreed and understood, however, that said party of the first part retains absolute control, possession and supervision of the above described property so long as she lives, and she is…