Lewis v. Trimble
Supreme Court of Georgia
Equitable petition. Before Judge Thomas. Colquitt superior court. April 15, 1920.
1Opinion of the CourtAtkinson, J.
1. “Where a contract for the sale of land is in writing signed by both parties, is certain and fair, is for an adequate consideration, and capable of being performed, it is as much a matter of course for a court of equity to decree the specific performance of it as it is for a court of law to give damages for a breach of contract. Specific performance of such a contract may be compelled at the instance of the vendor as well as at that of the vendee.” Clark v. Cagle, 141 Ga. 703 (82 S. E. 21, L. R. A. 1915A, 317.)
2. The description of land in' a contract of sale is sufficiently definite where…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Clark v. CagleSupreme Court of Georgia · 1914
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