Fisher v. Sneierson

This is a suit in equity to obtain specific performance of an agreement to convey to the plaintiff a parcel of real estate in Brookline. The agreement was in writing and was executed by the plaintiff and the defendant Sneierson on July 21, 1950. It provided for the conveyance of the land by quitclaim deed on or before September 1, 1950, later the time being extended to October 2, 1950. Contained in the agreement was a clause, “If seller is prevented from performing by defect not caused by him he shall return any deposit, and all rights under this contract shall end.”

It was alleged in the bill…