Legal Opinion
Fisher's v. Haney
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided April 23, 1918PublishedCited by 14 opinions
Appeal from Greenup Circuit Court.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion of the Court by
Judge Carroll
Affirming on original and cross appeal.
On March 3, 1887, "VV. C. Ireland and others conveyed'to Joseph Fisher a tract of land containing about four hundred and fifty acres in consideration of. $9,-000.00 cash in hand paid. The deed recited that the conveyance was to Fisher for life, “and then to his heirs and assigns forever.” Fisher took possession of the land when the conveyance was made and remained in the possession and control of it until his death in May, 1912.
In September, 1912, this action in equity was brought by some of the heirs of Joseph Fisher…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Watson v. Wolff-Goldman Realty Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1910
- Cannon v. BarryMississippi Supreme Court · 1881
- Prescott v. GrimesCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1911
- Smith v. MattinglyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1894
3Cited by14 opinions
- Keesecker v. BirdWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1997
- Superior Oil Corporation v. AlcornCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1930
- Louisville Cooperage Co. v. RuddCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1938
- Continental Fuel Co. v. HadenCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1918
- Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. RatliffCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1965
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