Stevens v. Flannagan

The appellant entered into a written contract with his father, 'William Stevens, of which the following is a copy:

“ This agreement made this 2d day of August, 1877, by and between William Stevens and Sampson Stevens of Union county, in the State of Indiana, witnesseth: The said William Stevens on his part agrees, in consideration of the sum of fourteen thousand dollars, to be paid by the said Sampson R. Stevens, as hereinafter mentioned, to sell and convey unto the said Sampson R. Stevens about two hundred and thirty-four and acres of real estate, situated in Union county, in the State of…