Aldridge v. Burlison

Aldridge brought an action of covenant against Burlison and his wife. The declaration avers that Burlison and his wife by an indenture, in consideration of 200 dollars, gave, granted, bargained, and sold, unto Aldridge certain real estate; and covenanted with him that they were lawfully seized in fee of the premises, and had good right to sell and convey the same to him. The declaration also avers, that Burlison and his wife were not lawfully seized in fee of the premises or of any part thereof, and that they had not any right whatever to convey the premises to Aldridge; but that on the…