Powell v. Race, Et Ux.

ADAMS, J.:

Suit was filed by plaintiff, a creditor, to set aside certain conveyances passing title from the defendant husband to the defendant wife. From a decree dismissing the bill this appeal is taken. The decree is predicated on the chancellor’s finding that the plaintiff had not proved that the conveyances were fraudulently made. It appears that the chancellor misconceived the applicable law and thereby reached an erroneous conclusion.

The wife’s answer was in the nature of a confession and avoidance. It admitted the title was in the husband and the conveyances were made for a nominal…