13 Johns. 236 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1816
The agreement upon which this action is founded is very inartificially drawn, but it amounts, substantially, to a promise or warranty of quiet enjoyment, by the plaintiff of the lot of land therein described, against all persons except the lord of the soil. But, according to the case of Sears v. Brink, (3 Johns. Rep. 210.,) the contract is void under the statute of frauds. The agreement is not” under seal, nor is there any consideration expressed in the writing to support the promise; and in the case referred to, it is decided that the consideration, as well as the promise, must be in writing ; and that parol evidence is not admissible to prove the consideration. But if this
Judgment forihe defendants.