Campbell v. Carter

SIMPSON, Justice.

The appeal seeks to reverse a decree of the circuit court in equity, confirming a partition sale to appellee of lands of the estate of Edward Tavel, deceased.

The decree ordering the sale designated the two administrators of the estate as commissioners to sell the land either publicly or privately, subject to confirmation by the court. Pursuant to this authority a private sale of the property was negotiated and finally consummated with appellee, who made a deposit of $500 and was ready and able to pay the balance when the sale should be confirmed by the court. The appellee, at…