Godwin v. Maxwell

Simmons, O. J.

Godwin sold to Maxwell lot of land number 143 of the 11th district of Mitchell county, containing 250 acres more or'less. The agreement was, that Maxwell should borrow from Chason the money Necessary to pay for the land, and that the deed was to be made by Godwin to Chason, who would quitclaim to Maxwell upon the repayment of this money, Godwin made to Chason a warranty-deed to the land, Maxwell repaid Chason, and the latter gave Maxwell a quitclaim deed. Maxwell went into possession, and ascertained that some twenty acres of the land were in the possession of Mrs. McElvin.…