Jones v. Clary and Poythress

W. E. Clary and F. G. Poythress instituted this suit to compel William Gilbert Jones and wife to convey to them a certain parcel of land which they allege William Gilbert Jones, as their agent, purchased for them at a judicial sale, and in violation of his contract caused to be conveyed to himself. The trial court held that the contract of agency was established, that the parcel of land standing in Jones’ name was impressed with a trust in favor of complainants, and in its decree appointed a commissioner to convey it to complainants upon payment of the purchase price. This appeal was awarded…