Watkins v. Rutland

Melton, Justice.

This case involves a dispute concerning title to land located primarily in a lot described as lot 143 in the 26th land district of Wilkinson County, Georgia. Although James Watkins’ chain of title describes his land as lying in land lot 197 of the 26th land district, Watkins filed a Petition to Quiet Title contending that his chain of title was meant to convey disputed land in and around lot 143, not land located in lot 197. Warren Rutland, the purported owner of the disputed land, opposed the petition. The parties stipulated that a special master would receive evidence by…