Wall v. Simpson

Wall filed a bill in, chancery against Simpson for a specific execution of a contract in writing, whereby, Simpson covenanted to- convey to him the legal title to a tract of land, whenever the whole consideration, ($1200,) should be paid, and to surrender the possession thereof, on the 10th of March, succeeding such entire payment.’

The bill exhibited the covenant, of the import and tenor which have been suggested; and averred that the consideration was payable in six instalments, as follows: $150, payable in the spring, 1827, $150, payable on or before the 10th of March, 1828, $150, payable…