Musgrove v. Cordova Coal, Land & Improvement Co.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Walker Circuit Court. Heard before Hon. J. J. Cuktis. Action by tbe Cordova Coal, Land & Improvement Company against L. B. Musgrove, for damages for breach of covenant of quiet employment. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
SAYRE, J.(1) This action was brought in 1911 by appellee against appellant, to recover damages for the breach of a covenant of general warranty of title to land. About 15 years before the suit was brought defendant had sold the land described in the complaint to plaintiff's predecessor in title, Fred Sloss, trustee, executing a deed purporting to convey the entire fee and containing this warranty: “We will, and our heirs, executors and administrators shall, defend the same to the said Fred Sloss, trustee, his successor or successors, heirs, executors, and assigns forever, against the lawful…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Green v. IrvingMississippi Supreme Court · 1877
- Prestwood v. McGowinSupreme Court of Alabama · 1900
- Caldwell v. KirkpatrickSupreme Court of Alabama · 1844
- Matteson v. VaughnMichigan Supreme Court · 1878
- Oliver v. BushSupreme Court of Alabama · 1899
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