Opinion.
Per Curiam:The instrument purporting to be a deed from Piggott and wife to Brandon was not delivered, and for this reason, it is fatally defective as a deed, and is ineffectual for any lawful purpose. Davis et al. v. Williams, 57 Miss. 843; Johnson v. Brook, 31 Miss. 17.
The conclusion renders it unnecessary to consider other points argued by counsel.
The decree is affirmed.