SMOAK v. McCLURE

17677

236 S.C. 548 (1960)

115 S.E.2d 55

Mrs. Ertelle G. SMOAK, Mrs. Ruby G. McSpadden, J. Rembert Garris, and John A. Garris, Appellants, v. Mrs. Dora W. McCLURE, Respondent.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

July 6, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Furman R. Gressette, Esq., of St. Matthews, for Appellants.

Messrs. Charles B. Elliott, of Columbia, and Parler & Hamilton, of St. George, for Respondent.


July 6, 1960.

OXNER, Justice.

The question presented is what estate was acquired by Ben Garris under the deed from his father, E.M. Garris, dated September 1, 1909, and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court of Dorchester County on June 14, 1910. It recites a consideration "of the sum of the love and affection I have for my son and one Dollar". The granting clause reads:

"Do grant, bargain, sell and...

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