Cavanna v. Brooks

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Clark, J.

By the bill in this case, the complainant Mrs. Fleurette B. Cavanna sought the specific performance of a contract for the sale of a house and lot located on Yentnor avenue, in Yentnor City. On March 7th, 1923, she agreed, in writing, to purchase the property in question from a Mr. and Mrs. Haley, residents of Titusville, Pennsylvania, for a consideration of $19,500. The title under this agreement was to pass on September 15th, 1923. On April 20th, 1923, Mrs. Cavanna entered into an agreement with the defendant herein, Mrs. Carrie F. Brooks,…