Miller v. Hodges

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Siler

Reversing.

Oliver Hodges and wife, present appellees, sued Lottie C. Miller and others, present appellants, to compel specific performance of a contract for sale of real estate. After overruling a general demurrer to appellees ’ second amended petition and then hearing evidence on trial, the chancellor rendered judgment for the Hodges. The Millers appeal.

As one ground for reversal, the Millers urge upon us the asserted error of the chancellor in overruling the demurrer filed by them against Hodges’ second amended petition.

The controversial pleading, by its…