In re Thompson

(orally). This is the case of an old man who, in 1896, made a deed to land to his wife. Doubtless, he made it in the effort to save his home. He was surety on the bond of a guardian. Suit was pending against him and he made this conveyance. Judgment was obtained. The wife claimed the property. Claim proceedings under the Georgia law were submitted to the jury, and the jury very properly held the property subject to the judgment. In the meantime the bankrupt law was enacted, and after a time, but before the proceeding in bankruptcy, the wife reconveyed this land to her husband. He then filed…