Daniels v. Newsom

Griffin Smith, Chief Justice.

Ownership of a city lot in El Dorado is involved. Wilson G. Newsom claims (a) tbrougb quitclaim deed of Ethel James, Receiver for Sewer District No. 4, executed January 21, 1943, and (b) by virtue of a deed from the Commissioner of State Lands, dated February 10, 1943. The State deed sought to convey the “Frl. C. Pt. 90 x 110 ft., Lot 6, Block 8, Kinard Subdivision.” We agree with appellant that “Frl. C. Pt.” as a description is too indefinite in a tax sale to vest title in particular property, and it conveyed nothing. If appellee prevails his ownership must stem…