Darden v. . Skinner

Upon this case two issues were submitted to the jury: (1) Whether the deed was intended to be an absolute one or a mortgage. (2) (260) Whether the intent was to defraud Darden's creditors.

It appeared in evidence that the land was worth $5 per acre; that it was listed for 300 acres, but the witness who had lived upon it and was acquainted with the boundaries believed there was not more than 175 acres.

The consideration of the deed was £ 500, and it appeared that about the date of it the grantor was much embarrassed in his circumstances; and that shortly afterwards all his property was taken in…