Legal Opinion

Nelson v. Ayers

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided March 31, 1927No. 7 Div. 718PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtGardner, J.

This appeal is from the decree overruling a demurrer to appellee’s bill, seeking specific performance of a contract for the sale of certain real estate therein specifically described, situated in the city of Anniston. The contract was in writing, in memorandum form.

It is not questioned that this contract sufficiently describes the property, the parties, and the consideration to be paid, but it is insisted that its terms are too indefinite and uncertain to meet the requirements of our statute of frauds. Section 8034, subd. 5, Code 1923; Nelson v. Shelby Mfg. Co., 96 Ala. 515, 11 So. 695, 38…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Jenkins v. HarrisonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1880
  2. Nelson v. Shelby Manufacturing & Improvement Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1893
  3. Alba v. StrongSupreme Court of Alabama · 1891
  4. Derrick v. MonetteSupreme Court of Alabama · 1882
  5. Matthews v. BarteeSupreme Court of Alabama · 1923

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3Cited by1 opinion

  1. King v. ScottSupreme Court of Alabama · 1928

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