Benner v. Benner

Complaint by the appellee against John L. Benner, the appellant, to enforce the specific performance of a contract for the sale of land.

The complaint alleges that the appellant, in October, 1847, executed to his brother, John F. Bernier, his agreement or title-bond, whereby he agreed to convey to said John F. Benner a certain piece of land therein described, upon the payment of 147 dollars, 85 cents, with the interest thereon. It is further averred in the complaint, that “ said tract of land, the same described in said bond, the said John L. Benner held in trust for the said John F. Benner,…