Long v. Rucker

By JUDGE ROSCOE B. STEPHENSON, JR.

After considering the evidence, arguments and authorities, I am of opinion that I should confirm the sale of the subject property to John B. Kershner, Jr., for the sum of $8,000.00.

Taken as a whole, I find that the sale was sufficiently advertised. The number in attendance at the sale was sufficient to provide spirited and competitive bidding. The price is adequate.

Where inadequacy of price is the ground for withholding confirmation, its proof must be by clear evidence. Lillard v. Graves, 123 Va. 193 (1918). The inadequacy of price must be so great as to…