Kornegay v. . Price
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Civil actioN, tried before Guión, J., at March Term, 1919, of DupliN, upon these issues: . “1. Is the plaintiff the owner of the lands described in the complaint ? Answer: ‘Yes; second tract only.’ “2. Does defendant wrongfully withhold the same from the plaintiff? Answer: ‘Yes; as to second tract.’ ” Judgment for defendant, and plaintiffs appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBeowN, J.
It is admitted that Margaret Price was the owner in fee of the land in controversy, and that the plaintiff is her only heir at law-. Margaret Price was the wife of the defendant, Eden Price. They were married prior to 15 May, 1897, and lived together as man and wife until 18 July, 1916, when Margaret Price died. No children were born of said marriage. On 15 May, 1897, Margaret Price executed to her husband, the defendant, a deed, which was void under Eev., 2107. The defendant claimed that this deed was color of title, and that he had had adverse possession against his wife- of the 44%-acre…
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