Black v. Botts

OPINION of the Court, by

Ch. J. Bibb.

Botts was complainant in the circuit court, upon an entry, a correct statement of which is as follows :

“ February 8th, 1780, William Calk enters 400 acres by certificate, See. lying on Small Mountain creek, waters of Licking, to include his improvement.”

“ December 6th, 1782, William Calk enters 1000 acres by pre-emption warrant, No. 1020, joining his settlement on the lower side, beginning at his northeast corner and extending down the creek and angling to the west, including the creek with the quantity.”

“ December 6th, 1782, Joseph Botts, assignee, &c.…