Irwin v. City of Charlotte

Harriet M. Irwin devised all her property to her husband for life, directing that after his death it should be equally divided among her children. Partition was duly made and the plaintiff, H. M. Irwin, acquired title to the land in controversy. He and his wife thereafter contracted in writing to sell and convey this land to Irwin Place, Inc., and subsequently tendered a deed which was refused on the ground that the plaintiff had caused to be recorded in the office of the register of deeds a map of this and adjacent property showing lots, streets, alleys, and a park, and had thereby…