Legal Opinion

New England Securities Co. v. West Helena Consolidated Co.

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided July 2, 1928PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Kirby, J.,

(after stating the facts). It is insisted, first, that the court erred in sustaining the demurrer to the complaints, and also in holding that the deeds of trust could not be reformed to show the -correct description of the lands intended to be conveyed as against appellee Afflick, who claims to be an innocent purchaser, and both of these .contentions are correct.

The descriptions appearing in the deeds of trust were not so indefinite as to be void, as shown from the exhibits themselves and the allegations olf the complaints, and, so far as the description of the -Spanish Grant is…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Doe ex dem. Phillips' Heirs v. PorterSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1840
  2. Snyder v. BridewellSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1924
  3. Tolle v. CurleySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1923
  4. Darnell v. BibbSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1920
  5. Tanner v. ManosSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1923

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Corning Bank v. Bank of RectorSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1979
  2. Pate v. PeaceSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1930
  3. New England Securities Co. v. West Helena Consolidated Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1929

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