Moore v. Moore
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Barbour County. Bill by M. C. Moore against Emery C. Moore. From a decree for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
LyNci-i, Judge:
The bill alleges, that, by virtue of a verbal contract for the purchase of real estate, plaintiff is entitíed to a decree requiring defendant specifically to perform the same. It avers possession of the lands under the contract, and improvements thereon.
*261The record does not show the date of the process to answer; but it does show that it was returned, duly executed, at May rules, 1910, and the bill filed and decree nisi thereon at July rules, and defendant’s appearance noted thereat, but for what purpose is not shown. The bill was set for hearing at August rules. The plaintiff…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Myers & Axtell v. TriceSupreme Court of Virginia · 1890
- Pickens v. StoutWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1910
- Litton v. CommonwealthSupreme Court of Virginia · 1903
- Miller v. LorentzWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1894
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