Central Land Co. of Buchanan v. Johnston
Supreme Court of Virginia
Appeal from a decree of the Circuit Court of Botetourt county, pronounced May 28, 1896, in a suit in chancery wherein the appellee was the complainant, and the appellant was the defendant.
1Opinion of the CourtHarrison, J.
This suit was brought by the appellee, A. Hash Johnston, to enforce the specific performance of a contract for the sale of certain land, made by him to the appellant, the Central Land Company, through its agent, William Jolliffe. The written evidence to support this contract is the following memorandum' or note thereof in the shape of a resolution of the board of directors of the company which was duly entered upon the minutes.
“On motion of Mr, Weeks, that the board approve the action of Major Jolliffe in the Graybill land matter, and agree to protect Dr. A. H. Johnston in the suit instituted…
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