Pritchard v. James
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Case 50 — PETITION ORDINARY TRANSFERRED TO EQUITY— APPEAL EROM CARTER CIRCUIT COURT. The conveyance to Julia A. James invests her with an absolute estate in the whole of the land. (True v. Nicholls, 2 Duv., 547; Johnson v. Johnson, 2 Met., 331.) Cites: Bullock, &c., v. Caldwell, 81 Ky„ 566; Powell v. Powell, 5 Bush, 619; Davis v. Hardin, 80 Ky.; Tucker v. Tucker, 78 Ky., 503.
1Opinion of the Court
JUDGE LEWIS
DELIVERED THE OEIUION OE THE COURT.
Determination of this ease depends upon the proper construction and meaning of a deed from John M. James for the land in controversy, which is as follows: “ This indenture, made 15th August, 1866, between John M. James and Julia A. James and her heirs, all of the county and State aforesaid, of the second part, witnesseth: That said John M. James, for and in consideration of one hundred and ten dollars, the balance secured by note, hath granted, bargained and sold unto the said Julia A. James and her heirs all that tract of land situated in Carter…
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