Ward v. Blair

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming.

Green Blair, who owned some houses and lots near the city of Paintsville, offered them for sale at public auction on July 30, 1927. As agent for his wife, Lou C. Ward, W. J. Ward bought several of the lots. Payment was made by check for the sum of $1,269.16, and Blair and wife executed a deed to Lou C. Ward. When the check was presented, payment was refused. Thereafter Lou C. Ward instituted a proceeding of forcible detainer in the county court. A question of title being raised, the cause was transferred to the circuit court. Thereupon Lou C. Ward…