Belcher v. Belcher

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming.

Issao Belcher owned a farm of 260 acres in Lawrence county. On September 25, 1918, he conveyed the farm /to his son George. The consideration recited in the deed *105was $4,000.00, of which $1,000.00 was paid in cash and three notes executed for the balance, “and the further consideration that second party (my son) has expended some considerable money in improving the hereinafter described land.” The deed also contained the following provision:

“It is distinctly understood that Isaac Belcher -.is to have complete control of this land so long as he lives. ”