Eppich v. Clifford

This action was brought by plaintiff in error in the Court below for the specific performance of a contract to sell real estate. A demurrer was sustained to the complaint and the action dismissed. The only statement in writing concerning said contract is the following:

“Denver, Dec. 17, 1880.

“Received of Christoph A. Eppich, the sum of twenty-five dollars, part payment for lote 1, 2, 3, in block 28, Case & Ebert’s addition to Denver. Consideration, $2,000.

“Michael Clifford,

“ Per A. M. Ghost & Co., Agents.”

But one error is assigned; it presents for our consideration the sufficiency of the…