Groover v. Simmons

Simmons brought an action in statutory form against Dan R. Groover, to recover a described tract of land containing 140 acres. His claim of title was based upon a security deed from James B. Groover, dated August 25, 1917, and duly recorded. At the trial the plaintiff offered an amendment to his petition, setting up the following: “1. On the date of the deed from James B. Groover to Brooks Simmons, conveying a tract of 920 acres of land, including the 140-acre tract described in plaintiff’s petition, various judgments, executions, and security deeds were outstanding against the entire…