Atlantic Refining Co. v. Stokes

Leaming, V. C.

The single question presented is whether Mr. Stokes in fact owed Mr. T'atem, on July 28th, 1908, approximately $1,200, and received the conveyance in question in good faith and without any fraudulent or improper purpose. If the indebtedness existed to the amount named and the conveyance was in good faith, it is immaterial, so far as the subsequent judgment creditor of Mr. Stokes is concerned, whether the conveyance was absolute or as security, for the surplus money, which now stands in the place of the property conveyed, is only about $500.

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