Baxter v. Chapman

Annie Mae Baxter, by her guardian as next friend, brought her complaint for land against T. W. Harbin and J. E. Chapman. Hpon the conclusion of the evidence the trial court, upon motion, directed a verdict in favor of the defendants: and the plaintiff excepted. The defendants filed a cross-bill of exceptions.

The construction of a certain written instrument signed by I. B. Arnold, and purporting to convey described land to his son, William S. Arnold, was invoked. Was this instrument a deed or a will? That portion of the instrument necessary to a clear understanding of the ease was as follows:…