Ellis v. Pearson

On the 1st oí May, . 1893, ' J. Ii. Pearson executed to his wife, L. M: Pearson, the following paper writing:

“Know all men by these presents: That I, J. H. Pearson, do give to my wife, after my death, the. following described parcel of _ land lying in Haywood County, District No. 10, it being the southwest corner of my land, . . . containing forty acres, more or less. I reserve the right in me, J. IT. Pearson, to sell or dispose of the above described land till my death. When I sell or convey the above, this gift is of no effect. After my death, if my wife, L. M. Pearson, wants to sell, I…