Kinnie v. Kinnie

It is one of the contentions of plaintiff’s counsel that the execution of the deed by C. J. Kinnie was for the purpose of defrauding future creditors; that he was about to embark in business and desired to retain apparent ownership of the real estate in question to enhance his credit and at the same time to avoid payment of indebtedness which might arise if it should suit his purpose.

Undoubtedly if under such circumstances secret conveyances are made with the agreement that they shall be withheld from record and future creditors extend credit, relying on the apparent ownership of the property…