Alexander v. Bridgford
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Clay Circuit Court, Western District. James E). Riddick, Judge. STATEMENT BY THE COCIRT. This is an appeal from a judgment for damages awarded for breach of warranty against incumbrances in the deed of conveyance of land by the appellant and-wife to the appellee, which covenant is as follows: “To have and to hold said lands, as above conveyed, to the said Jefferson Bridgford, and to his heirs and assigns, hereby warranting and defending the title to said premises…
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Appeal from Clay Circuit Court, Western District. James E). Riddick, Judge. STATEMENT BY THE COCIRT. This is an appeal from a judgment for damages awarded for breach of warranty against incumbrances in the deed of conveyance of land by the appellant and-wife to the appellee, which covenant is as follows: “To have and to hold said lands, as above conveyed, to the said Jefferson Bridgford, and to his heirs and assigns, hereby warranting and defending the title to said premises against any and all incumbrances done or suffered by us, and against none others whatever.” This deed was executed by…
1Opinion of the CourtHughes, J.
1. Admissibility of tax-deeds in evidence.
(after stating the facts). The objections of the appellant to the admission in evidence by the circuit court of the various tax-deeds showing the sale of the lands for taxes, on the ground that no foundation was laid, showing forfeitures and the legality of tax sales, is not tenable, as the deeds themselves make a prima facie case of compliance with the law in all steps taken by the officers of the law, prior to and including the sales, unless the deeds were void on their faces, which is not contended.
2. Evidence of breach of warranty.
There was no…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Delavergne v. NorrisNew York Supreme Court · 1811
- Stanard v. EldridgeNew York Supreme Court · 1819
- Chapel v. BullMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1821
- Patterson v. StewartSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1843
3Cited by8 opinions
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- Van Bibber v. HardySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1949
- Beach v. NordmanSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1909
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