Lumber Co. v. . Hutton

HOKE, J., dissenting; WALKER, J., concurring in the dissenting opinion. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court. On 30 June, 1868, the State issued to John (539) Crisp a grant for "50 acres of land" in Caldwell County, described as follows: "On dividing ridge between John's River and Mulberry Creek, adjoining his own land. Beginning on a black pine near the flatrock, and runs N. 35 degrees W. 100 poles to a stake in Daniel Moore's line; then W. 80 poles to a stake in Jesse Gragg's line, then S. 35 degrees E. 100 poles to stake in his own line; then E. with said line to the…