Couchman v. Boyd

Judge Nicholas

delivered the Opinion of the Court.

Boyd, being the equitable proprietor of a house and lot, as assignee of a bond for the title, sold the house and lot to Couchman, and gave a bond for the conveyance of the title when the purchase money should be paid. Gouchman took possession and has held it ever since. The last of the purchase money was collected by execution the 25th December, 1825. Couchman instituted suit on the bond, the 5th September, 1826, and obtained judgment against Boyd for failing to convey. On the 19th of September, 1826, before verdict or judgment, Boyd obtained…