Barner v. Lane

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

These actions were brought by A. L. Barner, trustee in bankruptcy of the bankrupt estate of Sallie A. Lane, to set aside deeds to lands in Sumner county executed by Sallie A. Lane, Irva C. Lane and Alva J. Lane, to another member of the family, Coilla G. Dougherty. The trial court found that the deeds involved were executed for the purpose of hindering, delaying and defrauding creditors, and were without fair and reasonable consideration. Accordingly decree was entered setting them aside. The defendants appeal.

Sallie A. Lane is the…