Cox v. Mixon

By Judge Jonathan C. Thacher

This matter came before the Court on November 19, 1999, on Defendant’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Amended Bill of Complaint After careful consideration of the arguments of both counsel, submitted briefs, and a review of the applicable law, this Court overrules Defendant’s Demurrer and allows the case to proceed on its merits. The questions before this Court with respect to Defendant’s demurrer are (1) whether or not the requirements of § 20-147 et seq. preclude the formation of an enforceable contract between the Plaintiff and the deceased; (2) whether sufficient…