Bagby v. Emberson

Martin, C.

This is a suit to divest title. Lucy Ann Emberson, wife of Robert Emberson, being seized of the land in controversy, on the 28th day of November, 1865, joined with her husband in the execution of a deed for it to the plaintiff. The consideration of the conveyance was $1,200, which was paid by plaintiff, who entered into possession of the land and has held it ever since. The acknowledgment of the deed by Mrs. Emberson as certified by the notary was imperfect in failing to state that the grantors mentioned in the certificate were the same persons whose names were subscribed to the…