Bryant-Link Co. v. W. H. Norris Lumber Co.

MARTIN, Justice.

Howard Reed, a single man, was the owner of a four-acre tract of land in Kalgary, a small village remote from the railroad, containing two stores, a gin, school house, and some four or five residences.

During 1928 he purchased building material from appellee to erect a storehouse, residence, and some other structures of a minor character on this four-acre tract. He failed to pay for all this material and executed a note for a balance of $770.65, dated December 9,1930.

On May 11, 1930, Reed conveyed in trust to appellant the said four-acre tract of land to secure a large amount…