Harrison v. Hobbs

OPINION of the Court, by

Judge Trimble

The first question which presents itself is, What is the proPer construction of the instrument of writing executed by Joseph Bisset to Hobbs, under which he claims the negro woman ? It is contended by the counsel for Hobbs, that the instrument ought either to be considered as a mortgage or a deed or trust; and that it created a present lien on the property in favor of Hobbs, to the exc]usjon 0f Bissett’s general creditors. If this should o be deemed the proper construction, then the other questions made at the bar maybe important. But it is con-by…