Eastwood v. Shedd
Supreme Court of Colorado
442 P.2d 423 (1968)
- Written by Richard Lavigne, JD
Facts
Cleo Alexander executed a deed conveying real property to Eastwood (defendant). Eastwood did not record the deed. Alexander later executed a deed conveying the same property as a gift to Shedd (plaintiff). Shedd recorded her deed. Eastwood recorded his deed nearly a year after the recording of Shedd’s deed. Shedd filed suit to quiet title in her name. The trial court ruled in Shedd’s favor. Eastwood appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Woodson, J.)
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