NICHOLSON v. SHIPP

No. 5-6084.

486 S.W.2d 691 (1972)

Ruby NICHOLSON et al., Appellants, v. Sue SHIPP et al., Appellees.

Supreme Court of Arkansas.

November 20, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cambiano & Cree, Morrilton, for appellants.

Ike Allen Laws, Jr., Russellville, for appellees.


HOLT, Justice.

The only issue on this appeal is the construction of a warranty deed. The chancellor found that the deed created a tenancy in common. The appellants contend the chancellor erred because the grantor intended that the deed create an estate by the entirety. We think the chancellor was correct.

The facts are not in dispute. Certain property was conveyed to Johnnie E. and Ruby Nicholson, as husband and wife, upon payment of the $11,000 purchase price...

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