Hunt's Heirs v. Hunt

Judge Breck

delivered üie opinion of the Court.

In March, 1838, Richard Hunt executed to his son, James Hunt, a deed of conveyance for a tract of land and three slaves, reserving therein an estate during his life. He also, on the same day, made and published his last will and testament, in which he referred to and confirmed the deed, and also devised to his son all the property embraced in it.

In July, 1838, Richard Hunt died. The deed was proved and recorded, and the will was also duly admitted to record in the office of the Lincoln County Court.

A bill was then exhibited against James Hunt, by…