Cooper v. Ford, Receiver

TEMPLETON, Associate Justice.

On December 13, 1889, S. L. May and wife deeded the lot which is in controversy 'in this suit to May’s widowed sister, Mrs. S. M. Cooper. May and wife, with their children, and Mrs. Cooper, with her children, resided on the lot, both families occupying the same residence. The lot was the homestead of May and wife. The deed to Mrs. Cooper was in the usual form, contained general covenants of warranty, and was duly acknowledged. It recited a consideration of $4500 cash and two notes of $3000 each, bearing interest from date at the rate of 9 per cent per annum, and…