Greagan v. Buchanan

In, cases involving the acts of persons long dead' it is well for the court to primarily consider the evidence with the intent of deducing therefrom the relation of such parties in their lifetime and .the facts and circumstances ^surrounding the transactions between them, for the purpose of more clearly understanding and appreciating their actions. While this" course may not of itself enable the, court to render judgment, it still serves t-o throw light upon the subject-matter involved, and so guides to correct conclusions. .

The action is brought to set aside certain conveyances' of realty,…