Winstead v. . Woolard

Appellants in the characteristic original style of their eminent counsel, state this as the question presented on this appeal: “Father of six children made deed of gift to one, reserving life estate; registered nine years after execution; father and grantee in exclusive and joint possession until father’s death less than twenty years before the beginning of this action by other five children to be declared tenants in common.” And speaking thereto arguendo their counsel says:

“Plaintiffs have been told that a deed of gift must be registered within two years from its execution and upon failure…