Topp v. White

On the 22d of February, 1860, the complainant, Robertson Topp, and one Isaac 1ST. Davis, entered into a contract, by which the latter sold to the former a plantation,’ with the slaves and personal property thereon, in Mississippi. The following is the material part of the written agreement made at the time:

“This memorandum and contract, made and entered into this 22d of February, 1860, 'by and between Isaac N. Davis, of Mississippi, of the first part, and Robertson Topp, of the second part, witnesseth: The said Davis has this day, and by these presents, sold to Robertson Topp the tract of…