Corbitt v. Newbern

On September 16, 1902, Corbitt took a note from Flanders, due on November 16, 1903, and, besides the promise to-pay, the instrument contained a mortgage on a mule, and after thadescription Were added the .words, “and for which this note is taken.” It was recorded. On the note was indorsed a credit of $20, dated November 24, 1903. On August 17, 1903, an act was. approved regulating the law of year’s support (Acts 1903, p. 76). Flanders died on March 29, 1904. On April 4, 1904, his widow applied for year’s support. Appraisers were appointed, and to-their report a caveat was filed by Corbitt…