Bryan v. . Craven County

The lot on which the late James A. Bryan had his residence in the city of New Bern was formerly listed for taxation as “Lot No. 152 Middle Street.” Subsequently Charles S. Bryan acquired the title in fee to this property, subject to the life estate of Mrs. Alice II. Bryan. Lot 152 was composed of four city lots numbered 280, 281, 282, 283. On 20 May, 1931, the owners executed and delivered to the United States a written option of purchase, for a post-office site at a fixed price, the lot fronting on Middle and New streets, and at the same time agreed to dedicate and convey to the city of New…