BATES v. BATES


236 S.W.2d 943 (1950)

BATES et al. v. BATES et al.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

As Modified on Denial of Rehearing March 9, 1951.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Napier & Napier, C. W. Napier and C. W. Napier, Jr., Hazard, for appellants.

John Chris Cornett, Clark Pratt, Hindman, for appellees.


STANLEY, Commissioner.

In 1908 T. G. Bates conveyed a half acre of land to the trustees of a public school for the recited consideration of $15. The deed contained this provision: "T.G. Bates is to have the land at the same price when it ceases to be public property as school house property." Otherwise, a fee simple title was conveyed.

In 1910 T. G. Bates conveyed 500 acres to his sons W. J. Bates and J. W. Bates. It included the school lot. In 1925 T.G. Bates...

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