Sulphine v. Dunbar
Mississippi Supreme Court
Appeal from tbe Chancery Court of Jefferson County. Hon. Thomas Y. Beeey, Chancellor. Ill the year 1865 Joseph Dunbar conveyed to his wife, Celeste Dunbar, and his children, Willis, Joseph O., Kate, and Sallie F. Dunbar, a certain tract of land known as the “ Elmwood Place,” for a consideration paid by Celeste Dunbar ; and the conveyance was thus made by her request.
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Appeal from tbe Chancery Court of Jefferson County. Hon. Thomas Y. Beeey, Chancellor. Ill the year 1865 Joseph Dunbar conveyed to his wife, Celeste Dunbar, and his children, Willis, Joseph O., Kate, and Sallie F. Dunbar, a certain tract of land known as the “ Elmwood Place,” for a consideration paid by Celeste Dunbar ; and the conveyance was thus made by her request. On November 27, 1867, Celeste Dunbar and her husband executed a deed in trust to secure a debt due John Hart, for supplies furnished for this place, which was being cultivated by Mrs. Dunbar. The debt was never paid, and in…
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, J.
The bill presents no equity as against Mrs. Stampley and Miss Dunbar. Their legal title is wholly independent of Celeste Dunbar’s. They acquired it by the same conveyance by which title to one-fifth interest was vested in Celeste Dunbar, it is true, but they hold by purchase, and not by descents
The one-fifth interest of Celeste Dunbar was vested in the appellant by the deed of trust executed by herself and her husband, and his purchase under that, but the interest of her children was not affected in any way by her conveyance ; and the appellant has no right, as against them, unless by virtue…
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