Rich v. Scales

The controversy in the present case arose on the deed appearing below and the negotiation just prior thereto, and on measurements made shortly after the deed was executed. The deed referred to was as follows:

“For and in consideration of the sum of $5,000 paid and secured to us by B. Rich as follows: [stating terms of payment], D. C. Scales and wife, Grace C. Scales, and Mrs. L. J. Rankin (widow) have bargained and sold and by these presents do transfer and convey unto the.said B. Rich, his heirs and assigns a certain tract *61or parcel of land in Davidson county, Tennessee, as follows:

“Being- a…