91 Iowa 242 | Iowa | 1894
III. In the deed from Hamlin to Butler the words “southeast quarter” were omitted in describing the land. Defendant asked a correction of the deed in this respect, and the correction was decreed as prayed. The evidence fully sustains the decree in this respect. The written agreement between Hamlin and Butler was a proper subject of pleading and proof, as it tends to show a mistake in the deed. It follows from the conclusions reached that the decree of the district court must be affirmed.