Culpepper v. Chain

Bill was filed by Chain to confirm title to certain lands alleged to have been purchased from Culpepper. Prayer for cancellation of subsequent deeds by Culpepper to third parties has been nullified by reconveyance by such grantees, and the action remained as a suit for confirmation as against Culpepper.

Complainant alleges that he “offered and agreed to pay the defendant Clarence Culpepper the sum of $650 for’J the property. It is further alleged that Chain made a substantial cash payment for which Culpepper executed a receipt. It is stated that “a deed was to be executed therefor.” No deed…