Tatum v. Wilson

On November 39, 1913, H. L. Turner borrowed $5,000 from B. L. Tatum, and executed to the lender his promissory note for that amount due twelve months after date, the note reciting that it was secured by a deed to land lots 309 and 341 and other lots in the 3d district and 3d section of Cherokee County, Georgia, the note not being recorded. At the same time Turner executed to Tatum a deed, absolute on its face, conveying the land described in the note, for the consideration of $5,000. This deed was properly recorded on December 4, 1913. The deed was given to secure the note, but this did not…