Hogg v. Clemmons

(concurring) : The appeal in this case involves the construction of a deed executed by Sarah Hogg, formerly Sarah Briggs, to her son, Judson Briggs, dated July 19, 1892.

Preliminary to a consideration of the.deed referred to, it may be helpful to understand the somewhat complicated family relations of the parties involved.

In the year 1855, Jonathan H. Briggs and Sarah Briggs (afterwards Hogg), were husband and wife, with two children, Judson and Jonathan H., Jr. The latter child died in infancy, and his interest passes out of the case. Jonathan H. Briggs, Sr., went into the Confederate army…