Deed reciting consideration
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 36 U.S. 229 - Jackson v. Ashton · 1837Most cited · 21 citing opinions
burden on challenger
In the present case, as the deed purports a consideration, it is unnecessary for the defendant to prove one; and the deed is not vitiated, if the complainants show that it was given without a valuable consideration; unless there be connected with the transaction, mistake, deception, incapacity or fraud.
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