Barfield v. Jefferson

Blandford, Justice.

This was an action of ejectment, brought by Jefferson against Barfield to recover certain lands situated in the county of Chattahoochee. The plaintiff relied upon a deed to himself, conveying the land by Barfield. Upon the trial of the case, Barfield was introduced as a witness by the plaintiff, and he testified that he made the deed to Jefferson in payment of a debt which he owed Jefferson. He further testified that Jefferson agreed to reconvey the land to him when he paid to Jefferson the amount of the purchase money, and sixteen per cent, on the same, the amount which…