Tilghman v. . Hancock

Tbe plaintiff offered in evidence a deed from bis father and mother to himself, dated 21 April, 1920, and duly recorded 15 May, 1920, purporting to cover tbe land in controversy. This action was brought about 21 April, 1925. A map referred to in tbe deed was also offered in evidence. Tbe court instructed tbe jury tbat tbe deed was “not in itself evidence of title, but is allowed to be considered in connection witb other evidence.” Tbe defendant objected to tbe introduction of this evidence.

It is apparent tbat neither tbe map nor tbe deed was offered as substantive evidence. Tbe plaintiff did…