CarLee v. Ellsberry
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Woodruff Circuit Court, Northern District; Hance N. Hutton, Judge; In case of conflict in a deed, the granting clause must prevail. 3 Ark. 18; 93 S. W. (Ark.) 979 and cases cited. 1. The intent of the grantor should prevail in the construction of a deed. 3 Ark. 56; 87 Ky. 26; 142 Mo. 310; 71 Mich. 633; 1 N. Y. 102; 46 Mich. 305; 3 Atk. 136; 53 Ark. 185. 2. A deed should be construed as a whole, and effect should be given to every part of it, if possible. 3 Ark.…
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Appeal from Woodruff Circuit Court, Northern District; Hance N. Hutton, Judge; In case of conflict in a deed, the granting clause must prevail. 3 Ark. 18; 93 S. W. (Ark.) 979 and cases cited. 1. The intent of the grantor should prevail in the construction of a deed. 3 Ark. 56; 87 Ky. 26; 142 Mo. 310; 71 Mich. 633; 1 N. Y. 102; 46 Mich. 305; 3 Atk. 136; 53 Ark. 185. 2. A deed should be construed as a whole, and effect should be given to every part of it, if possible. 3 Ark. supra, and other cases cited by appellant; 42 Pa. St. 386; 1 S. &'R.. 374; 8 S. W. 846; 14 S. W. 904; 66 S. W. 1023; 170…
1Opinion of the CourtBattue, J.
This case involves the construction of so much of a deed executed by John T. Hamblett and wife to Georgena Ellsberry as is in the following words:
“Know all men by these presents, That we, J. T. Hamblett and Cordelia P. Hamblett, his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to us in hand paid, and for the love and affection we have for our daughter, Georgena Ellsberry, we hereby convey, sell, give and bequeath to the said Georgena Ellsberry, and unto her heirs and assigns forever, the following lands lying and being situate in the county of Woodruff and State of Arkansas, towit:…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Ide v. IdeMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1809
- Jackson ex dem. Brewster v. BullNew York Supreme Court · 1813
- Bernstein v. BrambleSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1907
- Green Bay & Mississippi Canal Co. v. HewettWisconsin Supreme Court · 1882
- Budd v. BrookeCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1845
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3Cited by19 opinions
- Porter v. HendersonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1919
- Fletcher v. LyonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1909
- Harder v. MatthewsIllinois Supreme Court · 1923
- McDill v. MeyerSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1910
- Dickson v. WildmanCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1910
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