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Lamb v. Smith
27 Va. 552
Va.
1828
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Judge Gkeen.

*555This is not a Bill for the specific execution of a parol contract only, but to remedy a mistake in the execution of such a contract, offering the Defendant the alternative to correct the mistake, by conveying the property really purchased, if he has a title-to it, or to re-pay the money, if he has not. Here was a mutual mistake as to the very subject of the contract, and it is void, and should be rescinded, and the parties put in statu- quo, by the repayment of the money, the vendor having no title to the property really sold. The Decree should be affirmed.

Judges Garr, Coalter and Cabell concurred*

Absent, the Paesident.

Case Details

Case Name: Lamb v. Smith
Court Name: Supreme Court of Virginia
Date Published: Nov 7, 1828
Citation: 27 Va. 552
Court Abbreviation: Va.
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