Eadie v. Chambers

(after stating the facts as above).

The principal question in the case is whether the deed from Whittren to the defendant in error, attested as it was by but one witness, was sufficient to convey the title as between the parties thereto. At common law a deed is valid between parties and their privies, if signed, sealed, and delivered, and attestation is no part of its execution. 2 Blackstone, Com. 307; Dole v. Thurlow, 12 Metc. (Mass.) 164; Hepburn v. Dubois, 12 Pet. 345, 9 L.R.A. 1111. In adopting systems of registration of conveyances, about one-half of the states have enacted statutes…