Rankin v. Rankin

Appellee filed his bill in equity against appellants, to have a certain warranty deed, executed by appellee and his brother, William L. Bankin, Jr., to Henry B. Bankin, declared a mortgage, and for redemption therefrom, and for alternative relief in the nature of specific performance under a contract for re-sale. The cause was referred to the master in chancery, to report the proofs, without his conclusions, and on the hearing before the chancellor, a decree was entered finding that the deed was a mortgage and allowing appellee to redeem. This appeal is taken to reverse such decree.

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