Webb v. Holt

Long, O. J.

This is an action upon a covenant of warranty, in a deed executed by the defendant and his wife to the ■plaintiff. The covenant is that “he is well seised of the above-granted premises in fee simple; that ■they are free from all incumbrances whatever; and that Re will, and his heirs, executors, and administrators shall, warrant and defend the same against all lawful claims whatsoever.” It appears that the plaintiff paid for the land the sum of $327.49. January 12, 1895, Francis W. •Cook commenced an action of ejectment against the plaintiff and his wife to recover possession of the…