Kirksey v. Kirksey

1845

Court: Supreme Court of Alabama

Facts: Brother in law invites sister in law to come live on estate, after brother's death. Then he sticks his son in her house. Then he sticks her in a less nice house. Then he requires her to leave.

Posture: Appeal of verdict for the plaintiff

Issue: Was this an enforceable agreement?

Holding: Affirmed

Rule:

Reasoning: The inconvenience of moving was consideration.

Dicta: