Supreme Court of Virginia February 15, 1837 (Fadeley v. Weatherby's ex'ors)

Brockenbrough, J.

Matthew Weatherly being possessed of certain lots and houses in the town of Xeeshurg, and Jane M'Farland widow of John M'Farland being possessed of considerable personal property, and of real estate in and near the town of Middleburg, entered into marriage articles which, before the marriage took place, were carried into effect by a deed of marriage settlement dated in January