Armstrong v. Azimow

In the court below the appellee, Ben Azimow, was found to be the owner of a lot in the city of Alexandria, and a judgment was rendered quieting his title thereto.

George J. Armstrong acquired ownership of the lot in 1934. • Azimow asserted he bought the lot from George J. Armstrong in July, 1937, and paid the price in full; that George J. Armstrong, his wife joining, later made and delivered to him a proper and sufficient deed to the lot; that the deed was lost and after an extensive and diligent search could not be found; and it was, therefore, never recorded.

The appellants John Armstrong…