Swift v. Lee

This was a suit in equity, brought by plaintiffs in error in the De Kalb circuit court, against defendants in error, to set aside a conveyance from Lee to Webster, alleged to have been fraudulently made. The conveyance embraced two hundred and forty acres of land. Plaintiffs in error claim to derive title under a judgment and execution against Lee and in favor of one Harris. The court below, on a hearing, dismissed the bill for want of equity.

It is not questioned that Lee held the fee simple title. A judgment was rendered against Lee, an execution was issued, a levy upon and sale of the…