Gibson v. Riehle

The lower court sustained defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings. Plaintiff brings error. The complaint was for the specific performance of a written contract for the exchange of real property owned by each of the parties, respectively. The answer admits the contract, pleads it in ha'cc verba-, and alleges, that it is wholly without any valuable consideration, wholly without mutuality, and void, together with other defenses not now involved.

The consideration Consisted in the respective promises and agreement to Convey, by each party, upon -conveyance by the other. -Plaintiff’s…