Lisenby v. Newton

BRITT, C.

Prettyman Barr, the plaintiff’s intestate, entered into a written contract with defendant Newton whereby Barr agreed to sell and Newton agreed to buy a certain tract of land; Newton promising to pay the stipulated price and interest thereon within two years from the date of the contract, and Barr covenanting to convey the land to Newton or his assigns on receiving such payment. The contract contained a provision that the stipulations thereof “are to apply to and bind the heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns of the respective parties.” Afterward, in consideration of a sum of…