Oubre v. Stassi

McBride, judge.

In October 1948, by written agreement, Cline B. Oubre bound himself to buy, and John A. Stassi agreed to sell to him, for the price of $8,000, the property known as 222 Rosa Avenue, Oaklawn Subdivision, Jefferson Parish. The agreement stipulated that the ground measurement was about 381/2 feet by 99 feet, “or as per title, and subject to title restrictions if any.” The prospective purchaser deposited with Stassi the sum of $800 to bind the sale.

Oubre ' brought this suit against Stassi for the return of the $800 deposit plus an equal amount as a penalty, his petition alleging…