Supreme Court of Virginia February 6, 1816 (Thomas v. Soper)

1. Although, Sutbe case of an absolute deed of slaves, where the grantor remains in possession after the execution and recording of the same, such deed is to be regarded as fraudulent and void as to creditors and subsequent purchasers, yet the same is obligatory, and cannot be impeached, as between the grantor and grantee and their representatives. «?*See Alexander v, Deneale, 2 Munf. 34! ; Gay v.