Charles v. Shortridge

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Cammack

Reversing.

This suit involves the construction of a deed, the essential provisions of which are:

“This deed of conveyance, made and entered into this 27 day of Dec. 1918 between John Short-ridge, party of the first part, and Laura Shortridge, party of the second part:

“Witnesseth: That the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of $500.00 Five Hundred Dollars in hand paid as long as she remains my wife and if not this is to be null and void do hereby sell and convey to the party of the second part, his (her) heirs and assigns, the…