Lewis v. Hickman

The bill was filed to redeem certain properties formerly owned by complainant and her husband.

Respondent’s title began as that of mortgagee, but by subsequent agreement and conveyance he became the owner of the fee; the equity of redemption being in complainant.

The bill avers the several transactions between the parties relating to said property. The purpose of the conveyance is thus stated:

“The real purpose for the execution of said release and relinquishment, and of said agreement to resell and reeonvey said property, was to hide and cloak the usury which was contained in tho mortgage debt,…