Jones v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States

In August, 1900, David Thompson, being the owner of certain lands in Duval County, was joined by his wife in a conveyance of them to J.B. Lucy. Lucy, at the same time, reconveyed the said lands to David Thompson and his wife for life, remainder to Henry A. Thompson and Jane C. Thompson. In April, 1904, the widow and sole heir of Henry A. Thompson conveyed the latter's interest to Jane C. Thompson, thereby vesting her with the fee, upon the death of Daniel Thompson and his wife.

In April, 1926, Jane Thompson Hart, nee Jane C. Thompson, being the owner of the fee, mortgaged the said lands to…