Maria Ten Eyck, Appellants v. Catherine A. Witbeck, Respondents

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the General Term's judgment, holding that Catherine Witbeck was not a purchaser for valuable consideration under the Recording Act because the $10 nominal consideration rendered the conveyance a gift. Consequently, her recorded deed does not bar the plaintiffs' claim, and the case is remanded for further factual determination.