McCoy v. Hight

On August 20, 1928, Mrs. Hight, by warranty deed, conveyed a house and lot near Shelbyville to Mr. and Mrs. Gammill. The recited consideration was $2500 cash. At the request of the vendor the check was made payable to her agent, R-ucker, who; out of the proceeds, discharged a mortgage debt to Woodard on the property for $1900, and paid out the balance as directed by the vendor. Woodard released his lien of record on August 25, 1928, so that on that date the Gammils had an absolute unencumbered title. They neglected to have their deed recorded until September 1st following. On August 27, 1928,…