Fletcher v. Horne
Supreme Court of Georgia
Deeds. Evidence. Witness. Charge of Court. Estates. Before Judge Adams. Liberty Superior Court. May Term, 18S5. Reported in the decision.
1Opinion of the Court
Jackson, Chief Justice.
This is an action of ejectment brought by the guardian of James M. Baggs and others, children of Wm. R. Baggs, against George F. Fletcher, for the recovery of a tract of land in the county of Liberty, formerly in the county of McIntosh. The jury, under charge of the court, found for the plaintiff, and the defendant moved for a new trial, which was not granted, and he excepted.
The case turns on two issues of law and fact: First, was *136a copy-deed properly admitted in evidence ; and secondly, what is the title, and to whom is the land conveyed by that deed ?
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