Beall v. Beall

This appeal concerns an alleged option agreement and a suit by Carlton G. Beall for the specific performance thereof. The Circuit Court for Prince George’s County (Melbourne, J.) found the agreement unsupported by consideration and dismissed plaintiffs bill of complaint pursuant to Maryland Rule 535. From that order, he appeals to this Court.

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In 1968, the plaintiff, Carlton G. Beall, purchased a farm in Prince George’s County from Pearl Beall. At that time, the property was farmed by Pearl’s son, Calvin Beall. The record discloses that Carlton, the plaintiff, and Calvin were second cousins.…