Lohff v. Germer

Citations

• 37 Tex. 578

Syllabus

<p>1. GK executed and delivered to L. a deed of gift, as follows: “ I, out of ■ ‘ love and attachment which I cherish for my grandson D. H. L., have “ donated to the same ten acres of land, and hereby donate as his own “ property forever; and on a convenient time said ten acres are to be “ measured off, so that the buildings and fences within which my daughter-in-law, R. L., lives shall be included therein.” Held, that this deed of gift, accompanied by a delivery of possession of the property, vested in the donee an indefeasible title to the property donated.</p> <p>2. A deed is not necessarily void for uncertainty in the description of the premises conveyed, provided the description is capable of being made certain ; and when a line is left uncertain, parol evidence is admissible to establish the line contemplated by the parties.</p>