Smitz v. Wright

Citations

• 64 Fla. 485

Syllabus

<p>1. At common law a mere contract made by a married woman for the conveyance of real estate, could not be specifically enforced for the reason that such contracts of a married woman are void.</p> <p>2. Where a litigated right depends upon action taken under a statute, a compliance with the statute should be shown.</p> <p>3. A bill for the specific performance of a contract to convey lands by married women should allege the execution and acknowledgement of the contract by the married women as required by the statute.</p>