Tennessee Supreme Court April 15, 1841 (Macon v. Sheppard)

Green, J.

delivered the opinion of the court.

Thomas Washburn agreed, verbally, to give the acre of ground in controversy to the Baptist church at Mount Zion, in Hardeman county, on condition that they would erect a suitable house for religious worship. A comfortable house for that purpose- was erected and fitted with seats, &c., for use.