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Source: Caselaw Access Project
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Case v. Worthington, Executrix of Elias Worthington.
    Where an absolute deed is given of lands, as a security for a debt, a letter under the hand of the grantee, acknowledging said deed to be for security only, is a note in writing, which takes it out of the Statute against Frauds and Perjuries.
    P'etitioN in chancery — Showing tbat be executed to tbe said Elias a clear deed of tbe following juece of land, describes it, to secure tbe payment of certain executions said Elias held against him; tbat be bad paid up all said executions; and tbat said Elias agreed to release to him bis land, praying for relief, etc.
    Tbe respondent objected to any parol evidence being admitted. Tbe petitioner produced a letter under tbe band of tbe said Elias, acknowledging tbat said deed was given for security of said executions; also produced said executions, and it appeared they were not wholly paid.
   The court decreed • — ■ Tbat said executrix should release tbe land, upon tbe petitioner’s paying £86 'and tbe cost, etc.