Avent v. . Arrington

[Discussion of the Doctrine of Color of Title, by AVERY, J.] The findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgment were as follows:

On the 18th day of January, 1848, Nicholas W. Arrington, being the owner in fee of the real estate described in the complaint, signed and delivered unto Elizabeth F. Wright, his daughter, and the then wife of W. T. Wright, the paper-writing, a copy whereof is as follows:

"This indenture and deed of gift, made this 18th day of January, one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight, between Nicholas W. Arrington, of the county of Nash and State of North Carolina, of…