Tyson v. Hutchinson

The question presented for decision in this case is whether the instrument set forth in the statement of facts is a deed or an instrument testamentary in character. Many cases throwing light upon this subject could be cited. In Wynn v. Wynn, *663112 Ga. 214 (37 S. E. 378), Mr. Justice Cobb cited many cases holding instruments' to be testamentary in character, and other cases declaring the papers in question to be deeds. The question was fully discussed by Mr. Justice Gilbert in Collier v. Carter, 146 Ga. 476 (91 S. E. 551, 11 A. L. R. 1), and again'by Mr. Presiding Justice Beck in Crawford v.…