Holt v. Gordon

R. T. Holt executed a deed in favor of F. J. Gordon purporting to convey 60 acres of land. The deed recited a total consideration of $2,800, of which amount $1,300 was recited as cash paid, hut which was not paid, and the balance was evidenced by two promissory notes for $750 each. At the time the deed was delivered to Gordon he executed and delivered to Holt the two notes for $750 each. September 28, 1906, was the date of this transaction between Holt and Gordon, and at that time Gordon owned another tract of 212 acres, which was the homestead of himself and family. On November 1, 1906,…