Davis v. Smith
Supreme Court of Georgia
48 Am.Dec. 279 (1848)
Relevant factsFree
A claim arose from an estate dispute over breach of the covenant of warranty in a deed, where the breach resulted in the grantee's eviction from the conveyed property, requiring the court to determine the appropriate measure of damages.
IssueFree
Whether, under Georgia law, the appropriate measure of damages for breach of covenants of warranty in a deed, when the breach deprives the grantee of title to the property, is the original purchase price plus interest.