Person v. Roundtree

On the trial, Roundtree proved the lines of the survey, and his being in possesion some time; and claiming the same under his grant.

This case was several times argued, by counsel on both sides, when it was finally determined, by the unanimous opinion of the court, that the mistake of the Surveyor or Secretary who filled up the grant, should not prejudice the defendant; and that the defendant was well entitled to the lands intended to be granted, which had been surveyed—and therefore there was judgment for the Defendant.

Ex relatione Williams, J.