Barnes v. Barnes

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

On September 10, 1971, Cloyd and Etta Barnes sold thirty acres to J. B. and Mary K. Barnes, their son and daughter-in-law. The conveyance was by warranty deed with no reservation by the grantors. The deed was executed, delivered and recorded on the same day. The grantees, the son and daughter-in-law, simultaneously executed an instrument styled “Sales Agreement.” It sets forth the terms of payment, which have been paid-in-full, and concludes “Cloyd Barnes may have partnership use of the above described property as long as he wishes.” This instrument was executed only…