Moncrief v. Miller

Appellant brought suit at law against appellee to recover the possession of a certain two-acre tract of land upon which there stands a store building and a residence. Appellant claims title to the property through a deed to her from appellee, which she made an exhibit to her complaint. The deed recites that: “I, B. N. Miller, single, for and in consideration of the sum of $1, and the love and affection that I have for Sallie Miller, formerly my wife, do hereby grant, sell and convey unto the said Sallie Miller a life interest in and to the following lands” (describing them). The deed further…