Buford v. Dearing

Frank Holt, Justice.

Appellants, the widow and heirs of Buford Dearing, brought this declaratory judgment action based on their contention that the written provision in a deed created a life estate in Evia Lee Dear-ing with a remainder interest which vested in Buford Dearing at the time the deed was executed. The cause was submitted upon the complaint, the answer, a stipulation of facts, and a deposition together with the briefs of the parties. The chancellor denied appellants’ contention and dismissed the cause for want of equity; Appellants contend bn appeal that it was the intention of B.…