Hunt v. Hunt

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Carroll

Reversing.

The only question in this case is the proper construction of the following deed:

“This indenture made and entered into this 28th day of July, 1869, by and between Jesse Phillips and Nancy Phillips, his wife, of the county of Pike and State of Kentucky, of the first part, and Harrison Fields, of the county and State aforesaid, of the second part:

“Witnesseth: That the party of the first part, for and in consideration of the love and affection they have for their daughter, Tabitha J. Fields, and the sum of five dollars, to us in hand paid, the receipt…