Maxwell v. Hoppie
Supreme Court of Georgia
Deeds. Trusts. Estates. Before H. K. McOay, Esq.,. Judge pro Jiao vice. Fulton County. At Chambers. June. 6,1882. To the report contained in the decision it is only necessary to add, in connection with the third division thereof,, that the bill of exceptions states that “ such portions of the affidavits as appear as exhibits to the bill and answer' as were not considered by the judge on objection are enclosed in brackets. ” On turning to the record, no part of the affidavit…
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Deeds. Trusts. Estates. Before H. K. McOay, Esq.,. Judge pro Jiao vice. Fulton County. At Chambers. June. 6,1882. To the report contained in the decision it is only necessary to add, in connection with the third division thereof,, that the bill of exceptions states that “ such portions of the affidavits as appear as exhibits to the bill and answer' as were not considered by the judge on objection are enclosed in brackets. ” On turning to the record, no part of the affidavit appears to be so enclosed, but from the argument and briefs of counsel it may be gathered that the-judge refused to…
1Opinion of the Court
'Hall, Justice.
In order to settle a difficulty between himself and wife, :and to induce her, after a separation brought about by his irregular habits, to return, and for the purpose of making provision for the maintenance and support of the family and the education of their children, James E. Butler, on the 29th day of September, 1869, executed and delivered a deed whereby, in consideration of ten dollars and of the love he bore to his said wife and their two children, Katie and Lizzie, he .conveyed to the wife certain real estate for .and during her natural life, and after her death to the…
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- Hunter v. StembridgeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1852
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