Corley v. Parson

Hall, Justice.

At issue in this appeal is the proper construction to be given certain language in a deed. The pertinent part of the deed is set out here, with the normal type representing the words of the printed form; the italicized words representing those handwritten; and the stricken words representing those printed words struck by the maker’s pen.. . [P]arty of the first part. . . does grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns, all that tract or parcel of land [description follows] ... It is hereby understood and agreed between the party…