Reynolds v. Balding

Hart, C. J.,

(after stating the facts). We have copied the deed from Mrs. Mary E. Mason to her daughter, Gertrude Balding, in our statement of facts, and it need not be repeated here. It is well settled in this State that, if a deed duly executed and so drawn as to convey a present title, is deposited by the grantor with a third person with directions to deliver it to the grantee after the death of the grantor, and the grantor reserves no dominion or control over the deed, the deed is not an attempted testamentary disposition, but is effective as a conveyance of the title as of the date when…