Legal Opinion

Coulter v. Carter

Mississippi Supreme Court

Decided May 27, 1946No. 36133PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGriffith, J.

The question, and the only question, submitted for decision in this case is whether the instrument which is here copied in full is a deed or whether it is testamentary in character. The instrument, which was duly signed and acknowledged by the grantors and delivered to be recorded, is in the following words and figures:

“For and in consideration of the sum of $1.00 cash in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and the further consideration of love and affection we have for our daughter, We, J. J. Coulter and wife, Mrs. N. J. Coulter, do hereby bargain, sell, convey and…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Mims v. WilliamsMississippi Supreme Court · 1942

3Cited by2 opinions

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