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· 2/11/1914

Wofford v. Dykes

Citations

  • 67 Fla. 118
  • 64 So. 451

Syllabus

<p>1. Exceptions to an answer for impertinence should be overruled if they are too broad or are to defensive matter not wholly irrelevant to the bill as framed.</p> <p>2. When the complainant’s title depends upon a Sheriff’s deed, payment of the judgment prior to' the levy of the execution is relevant defensive matter.</p> <p>3. A Sheriff’s deed may be attacked by showing that the statutory steps of notice have been ignored.</p> <p>4. The surroundings, facts and circumstances may aid in the construction of an ambiguous deed.</p>

Judges: Cockrell, Hocker, Shackleford, Taylor, Whitfield

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