Bell v. South Arkansas Land Co.
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Ouachita Chancery Court; James M. Barker, Chancellor; 1. The quitclaim deed from Newton to Meek and Reynolds conveyed nothing except the interest of Newton at the time — nothing more. At the time he had no interest, as he had already conveved his interest. 76 Ark. 417; 38 Id. 192; 33 Kan. 683; 186 Ga. 806; 44 Tex. 255; 65 Pac. 1; 25 Mont. 344; 116 Ga. 459. 2. Appellee had notice of appellant’s rights.
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Appeal from Ouachita Chancery Court; James M. Barker, Chancellor; 1. The quitclaim deed from Newton to Meek and Reynolds conveyed nothing except the interest of Newton at the time — nothing more. At the time he had no interest, as he had already conveved his interest. 76 Ark. 417; 38 Id. 192; 33 Kan. 683; 186 Ga. 806; 44 Tex. 255; 65 Pac. 1; 25 Mont. 344; 116 Ga. 459. 2. Appellee had notice of appellant’s rights. Appellee made no inquiry and is not entitled to protection as an innocent purchaser. The payment of taxes under color of title was notice. 76 Ark. 27; 69 Id. 442 ; 96 Id. 524; 34 Id.…
1Opinion of the CourtMcCulloch, C. J.
This is an action instituted by appellant against appellee in the chancery court of Ouachita County to quiet title to a tract of land in that county. Both parties to the controversy claim title from a common source, that is to say, under deeds executed by G. W. Newton, who, it is conceded, originally owned the land. The land was forfeited to the State for nonpayment of taxes in the year 1883, and appellant purchased the State’s interest and received a deed from the Commissioner of State Lands in May, 1,907. It is conceded that the forfeiture was void and that appellant acquired no title to…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Brown v. NelmsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1908
- Osceola Land Co. v. Chicago Mill & Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1907
- Penrose v. DohertySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1902
- Henry Wrape Co. v. CoxSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1916
- Miller v. FraleySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1861
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