Case v. Owen

The only question involved in this case relates to the construction of the following deed, viz:

‘ ‘ This indenture witnesseth, That Barney White and Ruth White, of Hamilton county, and State of Indiana, convey and warrant to Lydia Reese and, John Reese, jointly, of Hamilton county, in the State of Indiana, for the sum of fifteen hundred' ninety-seven dollars and fifty cents, the following real estate in Hamilton county, to wit: (Here follows description.) In witness whereof, etc.”

It is contended by the appellants, that under this deed, Lydia Reese and John Reese took as tenants in common,…