Matthews v. Crockett's Adm'r

Citations

• 82 Va. 394
• 1886 Va. LEXIS 49

Syllabus

<p>1. Inadequacy op Consideration—Bescission.—Mere inadequacy of price is no ground for rescission of executed contracts. Only for inadequacy so gross as to lead to the irresistible inference of fraud, will a sale that is made without imposition between parties standing on equal ground, be rescinded by a court of equity.</p> <p>2. Fraud—Burden of proof.—Fraud is never presumed. The alleger thereof must prove it clearly as it is alleged.</p>