Schneider v. Smith

Reid, Chief Justice.

1. An absolute deed made in consideration of a promise by the grantee to support the grantor for life may be canceled by the superior court in the exercise of its equitable powers (English v. Little, 164 Ga. 805 (2-a), 139 S. E. 678), on a petition brought by the grantor for this purpose, where it is made to appear that the grantee has breached his agreement and is insolvent. Lindsey v. Lindsey, 62 Ga. 546 (2) ; McCardle v. Kennedy, 92 Ga. 198 (17 S. E. 1001, 44 Am. St. R. 85) ; Rountree v. Williams, 99 Ga. 222 (2) (25 S. E. 323) ; Jones v. Williams, 132 Ga. 782 (2) (64 S.…