Samuel Barr v. David Hill

Samuel Barr v. David Hill. THIS was an action on a promise to give the plaintiff an hundred acres of land, a cow, and plow-irons, if he would marry Isabella Hill, his niece. The marriage took place, against the will of the woman’s father. And the promise was proved in substance, partly from conversations before, and partly from declarations after the marriage. Ross, for defendant, contended that the promise was not binding. [MAJORITY — President.] President. The contract is valid, the consideration good, and the conduct of the defendant faithless and immoral. You will consider his declarations as explanatory of his contract made with Barr. Damages ought to be such as may compel a specific execution of the agreement. Verdict for the plaintiff, 150l.