Hamilton v. Newbold

J. J. Newbold instituted a suit against C. C. Hamilton asking for the specific performance of a certain oral agreement for the purchase of two lots in the city of Hopewell for $450.00. The testimony established that the purchase price was to be paid as follows: $25.00 cash and $25.00 per month. When the $25.00 cash pay*348ment was made in April, 1923, Newbold, being a man •of small means and having bought the place for a home, was placed in possession, and has remained'in possession from that time until the present, and during his possession he has from time to time made certain improvements…