Linton v. Potts

This was a proceeding in chancery commenced in the Vigo Circuit Court, and transferred to this Court on account of the interest of the president judge. The cause has been heretofore submitted for final hearing on bill, answers, exhibits, and depositions.

The material facts are the following: On the 13th of March, 1834, a written contract was made between George W. Dewees and William C. Linton, by which the former agreed to convey to the latter a certain quarter section of land. Linton agreed to pay Dewees 160 dollars, whenever Dewees should convey to him an unincumbered title in fee-simple to…