Beasley v. Beasley

The issue here is whether the transfer of a deed by the grantor to the grantee was a delivery conveying title, or whether the transfer was to be' considered a delivery sufficient to convey title only upon the happening of a future event.

In May, 1948, R. N. Beasley, anticipating that a judgment might be rendered against him growing out of an automobile accident, and seeking to avoid the consequences thereof, deeded to his brother, Alpha Beasley, a small tract of land with improvements consisting of R. N. ’s home and some apartments. In May, 1949, Alpha executed and delivered a deed to the same…