Boone v. Shackleford

*67QPINION of the Court, by

Ch. J.VBqYxe.

-This was an action upon a covenant to pay a negro hoy, abpye. ihe age of 10, and under 15, clear of any impediment, on or before the 20th of May next ensuing the date of the covenant. Amongst other pleas tiled by the defendant, were the following, vi?, •

"« 1st. That on the 20th of May next ensuing the date of the covenant, lie was #at his place of residence in Shelby county, during the whole of the day, repdy wi& a likely negro hoy between the ages, of 10 anti 15\ clear of any impediment, to pay and satisfy the plaintiff the demand in the declaration…