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13 N.C. 395

Doe ex dem. Smith v. Grady

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided June 15, 1830

Supreme Court of North Carolina · decided 1830-06-15

From D()pl.tu Ejectment tried on the last circuit, before his Honor Judge Strange.

Decided 1830-06-15

Hall, Judge,

¶1after stating the material parts of the deed, as above set forth, proceeded: It is true, there is no consideration expressed as between the grantor and John, yet there was one before that time expressed between the grantor and Alexander; and a consideration of natural affection, expressed to one child, will by con-' struction of law be extended to others. (7 Gwil. Bac. Abr. 97.) Therefore in this case it must be taken that John T. Grady has a life estate in the premises in question.

¶2Per Curiam. — -Let the judgment of the Court helots be affirmed.'

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