West Virginia Supreme Court July 9, 1885 (Matheney v. Sandford)

Green, Judge:

The first question arising on the record is : Was the deed of August 17, 1883, executed by Wm. H. Matheney and wife to John P. Sandford conveying a tract of land in Jackson county, West Virginia in consideration of a debt due from the grantor to the grantee, amounting principle, interest and costs to about $2,400.