Mississippi Supreme Court May 19, 1924, No. 23735½ (Hunter v. Hughes)

Anderson, J.,

delivered the opinion of the court.

(After stating the facts as above). It is necessary to ascertain first the character of the contract of settlement and conveyance of April 13, 1914, between appellant and appellee Mrs. Hughes. It is contended on behalf of appellant that in its controlling features it is a contract of indemnity entered into for the purpose of saving appellee Mrs.