Bissette v. . Strickland
Supreme Court of North Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtBrogden, J.
Tbe question arising from tbe record is whether tbe description of tbe property in tbe mortgage deed in controversy can be aided by parol testimony or whether tbe mortgage is void by reason of vague and indefinite identification of tbe property conveyed. Tbe function of tbe description in conveyances is to identify tbe land covered by tbe conveyance. C. S., 992, is as follows: “Vagueness of description not to invalidate. No deed or other writing purporting to convey land or an interest in land shall be declared void for vagueness in tbe description of tbe thing intended to be granted by…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Farmer v. . BattsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1880
- Norton v. . SmithSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1920
- Harris v. Woodard.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1902
- Patton v. . SluderSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1914
- Johnson v. Branning Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1914
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3Cited by13 opinions
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- Kelly v. KellySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1954
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