Tompkins v. Mitchell
Supreme Court of Virginia
This was an appeal from the Chancery Court of Richmond. The facts of the case will be explained, as far as necessary, in the following opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Judge Carr,
delivered the opinion of the Court. *
This is an appeal" from a dissolved injunction. ' Mitchell and Tompkins purchased jointly the land in question. For the purchase money, ($ 7,200,) three negotiable notes .were given, executed by Tompkins, and endorsed by Mitchell. The vendor took no other security. A deed was executed to the vendees jointly. Mitchell failed; and Tompkins had to pay two of the three notes, making $ 1,200 beyond.his moiety of the debt. He also made some permanent improvements, and, as Mitchell alledges, received the rents. Mitchell, on his failure, conveyed to…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Sayward v. CarlsonWashington Supreme Court · 1890
- In re ClohertyWashington Supreme Court · 1891
- Garson v. GreenNew York Court of Chancery · 1814
- Hatcher's administrator v. Hatcher's executorsSupreme Court of Virginia · 1822
- Bolte v. Van RootenNew York Supreme Court · 1809
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