Wiles v. Trustees of Philippi Church

The trustees of the Philippi Church brought this complaint, to enforce the specific performance of a contract alleged to have been made by the appellant, to convey certain grounds to the church.

A demurrer to the complaint, alleging the insufficiency of the facts to constitute a cause of action, was overruled. The appellant excepted.

Answer in denial, and by two special paragraphs. Demurrers were overruled to the two special paragraphs, but no question is made upon them.

Trial, verdict, and judgment decreeing the specific performance as prayed.

By a bill of exceptions, the evidence, and several…