Sparks v. Sparks

Reid, Chief Justice.

The solution of the present case depends upon a proper construction of a deed from John E. Sparks to J. C. Sparks, H. B. Sparks, and T. R. Sparks, which was made to secure a debt held by each of the grantees against the grantor. T. R. Sparks, through his guardian, reduced his claim to judgment, and had the execution levied on the property described in the deed. Joseph C. Sparks filed a claim. The judge directed a verdict finding the property subject. The claimant excepted to the overruling of his motion for new trial.

We should first state that the evidence shows that the…