Williamson v. Diltz

FUNDERBURK, Justice.

By deed dated September 26, 1929, Mrs. S. M. Compton, joined by her husband, T. F. Compton, purported to convey certain lots in Merkel, Tex., to their daughter, Mrs. Tommie Lou Diltz, for a recited consideration of $2,500, which was not paid. The instrument recited that the property was to be the separate property of the grantee. Of date January 30, 1930, P. A. Diltz, and Mrs. Tommie Lou Diltz executed a note for $750, due on or before January 30, 1931, payable to W. L. Diltz, Sr., and at the same time executed a deed of trust on said lots to secure payment of said note.…