Thompson v. Mylne

The judgment of the court was pronounced by

Preston, J.

On the IGth of March, 1828', Messrs. Dennistoun Sf Co. and . G. B. Milligan, entered info the following agreement: “Agreement betwixt Messrs. Dennistoun Sf Co. on the one part, and (i. B. Milligan on the other part: 1. Dennistoun Co. agree to sell to Cl. B. Milligan one-third of a sugar plantation they own, situated near the English Turn, on the other side of the river, with all the slaves, buildings, utensils, &c., thereon, or appertaining thereto, for fifty-two thousand dollars, payable in one, two, three, four, five, six and seven…