Philips v. Hopkins

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clarke

Affirming.

On September 25,1896, Alfred Justice acquired title to a tract of land containing about 200 acres, upon which he with his family thereafter resided. His deed thereto was promptly recorded, and on August 23, 1900, he sold and conveyed a portion of the land to M. S. Hopkins for a valuable consideration. Hopkins recorded his deed, took possession of the land, built a house, barn, and outbuildings thereon, and has since resided upon same. Justice’s wife, Armihta, died after he acquired title to the larger tract, but before he conveyed the portion…