Legal Opinion

Daughdrill v. Edwards

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided December 15, 1877Published

Appeal from the Chancery Court of Talladega. Heard before the Hon. Neil S. Gbaiiam. The facts are contained in the opinion.

1Opinion of the Court

STONE, J.—

On the 28th December, 1864, Daughdrill .purchased from Edwards a lot and residence in Talladega, made a small cash payment, and gave his two notes for the residue of the purchase-money, due severally May 1st and September 1st, 1865, each bearing interest from date, and each payable “ in Confederate money, if paid at maturity.” Edwards gave Daughdrill a bond to make him title, after the maturity and payment of the notes; and he put Daughdrill in possession of the property. No title has ever been made, and Edwards brought his action at law to recover possession of the lot and…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Thorington v. SmithSupreme Court of the United States · 1869
  2. Waring v. LewisSupreme Court of Alabama · 1875
  3. Nelson & Hatch v. DunnSupreme Court of Alabama · 1849
  4. Seymour v. DelanceyNew York Court of Chancery · 1822
  5. Delmas v. Insurance Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1872

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