Beasley v. Equitable Securities Co.
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court. Antonio B. Grace, Judge. Appellee was bound to depend upon the strength of his own titie. 47 Ark. 215, 413; 65 Ark. 610. There was no complaint upon which judgment could be rendered. 56 Ark. 419; 68 Ark. 211. The act of 1891 must be strictly followed. 56 Ark. 30; 65 Ark. 90; 70 Ark. 207. The deed of the commissioner was void. 53 Ark. 445; 59 Ark. 5. Absolute certainty is required to work an estoppel. 24 Conn. 547; 95 Ga. 142; 11 Mass.…
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Appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court. Antonio B. Grace, Judge. Appellee was bound to depend upon the strength of his own titie. 47 Ark. 215, 413; 65 Ark. 610. There was no complaint upon which judgment could be rendered. 56 Ark. 419; 68 Ark. 211. The act of 1891 must be strictly followed. 56 Ark. 30; 65 Ark. 90; 70 Ark. 207. The deed of the commissioner was void. 53 Ark. 445; 59 Ark. 5. Absolute certainty is required to work an estoppel. 24 Conn. 547; 95 Ga. 142; 11 Mass. 350; 11 Am. & Eng. Enc. Law (2d Ed.), 390; 94 U. S. 608; 158 U. S. 221. The action was barred. 59 Ark. 460; 60 Ark. 163,…
1Opinion
ON RBHRARING.
Opinion delivered December 3, 1904.
BatTrr, J.
Appellants, in a motion for rehearing, suggest that the court erred in holding that they are not entitled to compensation for improvements made by Beasley, while occupying the lands in controversy, he holding under a bond for title. Is a bond for title color of title within the meaning of the act entitled “An act to be entitled ‘An act for the better quieting of titles,’ ” approved March 8, 1883 ? '
Section one of this is as follows: “Section 1. That if any person believing himself to be the owner, either in law or equity, under color…
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- Wright v. MattisonSupreme Court of the United States · 1856
- Black v. Tenn. Coal, Iron & RailroadSupreme Court of Alabama · 1890
- Allen v. MansfieldSupreme Court of Missouri · 1891
- White v. StokesSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1899
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