Cox v. Cox

Citations

• 26 Va. 305
• 26 Gratt. 305

Syllabus

<p>In 1851 J marries and brings his wife to the house of his father E; and he lives there for years, under an understanding or agreement with E, that E will leave him the land by his will upon condition that J will support E and his wife during their lives. J lives on the land which he cultivates, and he supports E and his wife until 1863, when he goes into the army, and dies in 1865. After J went into the army his widow and E and wife do not agree, and E and wife leave the place, and are supported by another son of E until the death of E in 1868, when he gives the land to this son, except fifty acres which he had previously given to J’s widow and children. Held :</p> <p>I. The court will not decree specific execution of the agreement between J and E.</p> <p>■ 2. J having received from the proceeds of the land a full satisfaction for the support of E and his wife and any improvements he had made upon it, is not entitled to further compensation.</p>