Michigan Supreme Court January 23, 1900 (Balch v. Jaycox)

Hooker, J.

The locus in quo is a piece of land in the village of Harrisville, 4 by 24 rods in size. In 1881 it was owned by Balch. He also- owned and resided upon another parcel, known as “Lot 8.” On June 29, 1881, Balch-made a deed to his wife, upon a recited consideration of “one dollar and other good and valuable considerations.