Legal Opinion

Lawson v. Asberry

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided June 4, 1940Published

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner — ■

Affirming’.

In June, 1908, J. M. Knight conveyed a 53-acre and a 111-acre tract of land to his niece, Lucy T. Foley, for life, with remainder to her bodily heirs, in consideration of her agreement and the condition that he be supported during his life and given a decent burial. It was also provided that the property should not be sold or transferred by the “second party or her heirs during their lifetime, except to buy other land of equal value and pnt the proceeds of this land into it.” The deed also contained the provision:

“It is further agreed…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Adkins v. AdkinsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1916
  2. Eggner v. HovekampCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1909
  3. Manning v. StreetCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1939
  4. Lowe v. SteppCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1909
  5. Dotson v. DotsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1922

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