Adams v. Seymour

Seymour and Hill, plaintiffs below, recovered a judgment against Adams for $1,500 damages for breach of covenants in a deed made by Adams to Seymour. Hill had an equitable interest in the conveyance.

Adams, the owner of a tract of 271 acres of land, conveyed to Hanlon and partners certain timber with removal rights on two parcels, described as Lot No. 1 and Lot No. 2, by deed dated August 2, 1945, and duly recorded.

Afterwards, by deed dated January 10, 1947, also recorded, Adams and wife conveyed the 271-acre tract to Seymour for a consideration of $4,000 cash, making no reference to the…