Mercer v. Morgan
Supreme Court of Georgia
Complaint for land. Before Judge Seabrook. Tattnall superior court. April 23, 1910.
1Opinion of the CourtLumpkin, J.
1. A deed absolute in form may be shown to have been made to secure a debt, where the maker remains in possession of the land convoyed. Civil Code (1910), § 3258.
2. Actual possession of land is notice to the world of tlie right or title of the occupant. Possession of land by the husband with the wife is presumptively his possession, but the presumption may be rebutted. Civil Code (1910), § 4528. '
3. A purchaser can not in all cases rely blindly on the presumption of the husband’s possession, if there are other facts putting him on inquiry. Bates v. Harris, 112 Ga. 32 (37 S. E. 105).
4. Suit to…
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