Williams v. Williams
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Hosmer, J. Bill by Louis H. Williams against Julia Williams and others to set aside a deed. From a decree for complainant, defendant Julia Williams appeals. On October 17, 1884, complainant and defendant Julia Williams, being the owners as tenants in common of the land here in controversy, executed a warranty deed to one Melhose. At the same time Melhose executed a conveyance of the same land to Henry Williams, the husband of the defendant Julia.
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Appeal from Wayne; Hosmer, J. Bill by Louis H. Williams against Julia Williams and others to set aside a deed. From a decree for complainant, defendant Julia Williams appeals. On October 17, 1884, complainant and defendant Julia Williams, being the owners as tenants in common of the land here in controversy, executed a warranty deed to one Melhose. At the same time Melhose executed a conveyance of the same land to Henry Williams, the husband of the defendant Julia. The purpose of these conveyances was to transfer the title to Henry Williams. At the same time Henry Williams, who was…
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, C. J.
(after stating the facts). 1. By the deed and the declaration accompanying it, Henry Williams had only a life estate in the land, and at his death the title revested in complainant. Had the declaration been incorporated in the deed, no question would arise as to its effect. As between the parties, the same effect -must be given to the words when found in the declaration as when found in the deed. Only creditors of Henry Williams, and purchasers in good faith and for a valuable consideration, have rights in the property superior to those of the grantor and grantee.
2. Mrs. Williams was not a…
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