Harris v. Crichton

The plaintiff, on October 15, 1915, made a conveyance by authentic act to Thomas Crichton, Sr., of the tract of land described in his petition. The vendee died on March 20, 1918, and on April 30, 1924, the present suit was instituted against the duly appointed and qualified trustee of his heirs.

Plaintiff brought his suit in the form of an action for slander of title, but, in substance, it is a demand to annul and set aside the deed of sale to Crichton.

The court below rejected plaintiff's demand, and he has appealed from said judgment.

Plaintiff's contention, briefly stated, is that he was…