McCook v. Council
Supreme Court of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
1. "When land is conveyed by metes and bounds, whether there be more or less than the quantity named in the deed, the purchaser obtains the whole of it." Benton v. Horsley, 71 Ga. 619 (3); McElroy v. McElroy, 142 Ga. 38 (4) (82 S.E. 442); May v. Sorrell, 153 Ga. 53 (111 S.E. 810). Objections based on the contention that such deeds convey more than the number of acres stated therein are without merit.
2. Findings of fact by an examiner, unexcepted to, which show that the objector could not have any interest in the land sought to be registered, become binding on the parties to the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- May v. SorrellSupreme Court of Georgia · 1922
- Benton v. HorsleySupreme Court of Georgia · 1883
- McElroy v. McElroySupreme Court of Georgia · 1914
- Asbury v. McCallSupreme Court of Georgia · 1947
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- Department of Transportation v. HallCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1996