Gregory v. Ward

On November 23, 1917, the defendant in error, M. L. Ward, conveyed by deed to Thomas W. Gregory approximately 87 acres of land out of the Horton Survey in Jefferson County, the consideration for which was paid by Gregory partly in cash and the balance evidenced by his three vendor’s lien notes. The vendor’s lien was retained in the deed and also in the notes to secure the payment of this unpaid part of the purchase money. The notes were payable one, two, and three years after date. Gregory died May 27, 1918, and after his death the first note was paid. On November 13, 1918, Mrs. Mary J.…