Supreme Court of Virginia January 28, 1825 (The Banks v. Poitiaux)

Judge Green:

The contract, in this case, is distinctly proved, and has been so far executed as to entitle the appellants to a decree for its specific performance, unless the Banks are unable to give to the appellee a perfect and indefeasible legal title; or, unless a Court of Equity ought to refuse its aid to the appellants, upon the ground, that the purchase and sale of the property in question,