Abbott v. Rowan

EakiN, J.:

Rowan sued Abbott at law, for breach of covenants in two deeds, conveying certain lands to the former, with the usual covenants of seizin, freedom from incumbrances, and warranty of title.

The complaint freely indulges in all the latitude given by the code. It does not set forth the covenants either in the same words, or substantially, but simply alleges the purchase, and that the lauds were conveyed to him “by deed of warranty” and makes the deeds part of the complaint. The consideration is set forth, and the breach alleged is this, that the lands were at the time, the property of…