McClellan v. Larchar

The Chancellor.

The object of this suit is to compel the defendant to specifically perform his written agreement to purchase the late residence of General George B. McClellan, at Orange, in this state. The only question between the parties is whether the complainant, under the will of her husband, has power to sell the real estate in question. She has tendered to the defendant not only her individual deed, but also her deed as executrix and trustee under the will, and her children have offered to join in any conveyance that may be necessary from them to perfect the defendant’s title.

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