Pittsburg Lumber Co. v. Shell
Tennessee Supreme Court
PROM CARTER. Appeal from the Chancery Conrt of Carter Connty to the Conrt of Civil Appeals, and hy certiorari to the Conrt of Civil Appeals from the Supreme Conrt. —Ms. Shoun, Special Chancellor.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Green
The bill in this case was filed for the reformation of a deed executed hy the Pittshnrg Lumber Company to Shell. It was averred that, by mistake, fifty acres were included within the calls of this deed, which land complainant did not intend to convey, nor the defendant to purchase. Incidental relief is sought, which need not be noticed. An answer filed by Shell put in issue the material averments of the bill. Much proof was taken, and there was a decree' for the complainant below, which was affirmed by the court of civil appeals. Shell filed a petition for certiorari, which has been granted…
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- Armstrong v. ShortIndiana Supreme Court · 1884
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