Lawton v. Buckingham

1. The consideration named in a deed is only prima facie evidence of the amount actually paid. And in an action to recover for a breach of the covenants .of seisin and right to convey, it is competent to show that the true consideration was greater than that named. *23If the amount was inserted by mistake, an averment to' that effect is not necessary to let in the proposed testimony — it being averred that it was greater than that shown by the deed. .

2. The deed was made to Caroline, wife of Nathan Lawton. They joined as plaintiffs in the action. It is objected that there is no evidence showing…