Denbo v. Tipton

THIS was a bill in chancery filed by John Denlo, to procure the specific performance of a contract alleged to have been made by John Tipton with the mother of the complainant for the conveyance of a tract of land to the complainant on his arrival at the age of majority, in consideration of the mother’s relinquishing to the said Tipton the care and control of the complainant until his arrival at that age. The case was heard on the bill, exhibits, and depositions, and the bill was dismissed.

There seems to be no case made by the bill, or by the facts proved, upon which relief can be granted. The…