Ancient Deed
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary · Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
A deed which, by reason of its age, is presumed to be authentic, and hence admissible in evidence without direct proof of its execution. It must be at least thirty years old, be found in proper custody and possession under it must be shown or some other corroborative evidence, freeing it from aU just grounds of suspicion.
117 U. S. 255.