Cemansky v. Fitch
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Woodbury District Court. — Hon. William Hutchinson, Judge. Action for damages resulting from an alleged breach of the covenants contained in a warranty deed. From judgment against him, the defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
The defendant was owner of lot nine of block seven in Sioux City, and on the 22d day of January, 1900, conveyed it to th'e plaintiff by warranty deed, covenanting perfect title, “free and clear of all liens and incum-brances,” and “to warrant and defend the title to said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.” Prior thereto, in September, 1899, the city council had ordered the construction of a cement sidewalk in front of the lot, and, as the owner did not build it, had caused it to be constructed in November of that year. In August following, the council assessed the…
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