Mee v. Mee

The bill in this case seeks to set up a trust and beneficial ownership in a tract of land held by the defendant Frances T. Mee under a deed from her husband, Columbus A. Mee, which upon its face has no declaration or expression of trust. It is sought to impress this trust and set up the beneficial interest by parol proof. The habendum part of the deed, which is the only part necessary to be specially noted, is in these words:

“To have and to hold said lands herein conveyed unto the said Frances T. Mee herself and her lawful assigns forever in fee simple, and said Frances T. Mee is hereby…