Fitzhugh v. Maxwell

Campbell, J:

In March, 1868, Fitzhugh sold by executory contract' to Maxwell twenty-nine acres of land in Bay county for two thousand one hundred and ninety-two dollars and twrentyfive cents, payable in four equal annual installments, with seven per cent, interest. One-fourth of this was paid down. Whether any further payments were made is disputed. MaxAvell Avas entitled to and received possession.

On the 7th of May, 1875, Fitzhugh filed a bill insisting on a forfeiture of the contract, but with a prayer for general relief. A decree was granted of forfeiture unless the amount set forth in the…