void for uncertainty
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From 60 U.S. 363 - United States v. Sutherland · 1856Most cited · 7 citing opinions
Those who allege that it is void for uncertainty, must prove either that there are two estates called 'El Cahon,' near the mission of San Diego, to which the description in the patent would equally apply; in such case it would be void for ambiguity; or they must prove that there is no estate or property known by that name about San Diego.