Hooker v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Florida
Appeal from Hillsborough Circuit Court. Johnson, the appellee, instituted an action of covenant against the appellant in the court below, on an agreement in writing between the parties, dated 18th January, 1853, which agreement is fully set forth in the opinion of the court. The declaration alleges that Hooker, the defend' ant, did not perform his covenants in the several respects set forth in the agreement, and that he did not furnish seed, corn, &c., as he therein agreed.
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Appeal from Hillsborough Circuit Court. Johnson, the appellee, instituted an action of covenant against the appellant in the court below, on an agreement in writing between the parties, dated 18th January, 1853, which agreement is fully set forth in the opinion of the court. The declaration alleges that Hooker, the defend' ant, did not perform his covenants in the several respects set forth in the agreement, and that he did not furnish seed, corn, &c., as he therein agreed. The defendant filed five pleas—to the two first of which there was a demurrer^ and, the demurrer being sustained, the…
1Opinion of the Court
BALTZELL, O. J.,
delivered the opinion of the court.
This is an action of covenant on an obligation dated the 18th of January, 1853, between William B. Hooker, of the one part, and William H. Johnson of the other. William B. Hooker of the first part agrees and binds himself to’ far*733nish three hands, negroes, to-wit: Nancy, Dick and Josh, two horses to plough and plenty of horse feed for the same, all to be furnished on the premises now occupied by said Hooker about four miles North of Fort Hamer in Hills-borough Oounty, and the said Hooker further obligated himself to furnish sea island cotton…
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