Preston's Adm'r v. Nash
Supreme Court of Virginia
This is the sequel of the case reported in 28 Gratt. 686, under the title of Nash v. Nash and als. And it is the same case which is reported in 1 Matthews (75 Va.), 949. It is re-reported in this volume at the instance of Staples and Burks, J’s, for reasons which are indicated at the conclusion of Judge Christian’s opinion. For the facts see the said opinion and the note of Judge Staples.
1Opinion of the CourtChristian, J.
This case is before us on an appeal from a decree of the circuit court of Bussell county. It comes up to this court for the second time. The original bill was filed for specific performance of a contract entered into between Samuel H. Nash and William Nash. The main question in controversy in that case was whether Samuel H. Nash, upon the pleadings and evidence then in the cause, had made a valid contract of purchase; had paid all the purchase money, and was entitled to a conveyance of the legal title. The circuit court held that there was a valid contract; that the purchase money had all…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Williamson v. Gordon's ExecutorsSupreme Court of Virginia · 1816
- Nash v. NashSupreme Court of Virginia · 1877
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