Smith v. Pearson

—The bill in this case was filed by the appellee, to redeem certain slaves which he had conveyed to Isaac T. Smith and Isaac Smith, by a bill of sale absolute on its face. Among other things, the bill alleged, that the appellee borrowed a certain sum of money at the time said bill of sale was executed, and that the bill of sale was executed as a mere security for the money so borrowed, and was so understood at the time by all the parties. After the filing of the bill, Isaac T. Smith died, and Mary Smith became the administra-trix of his estate, and a party to this suit as such…