Clarke v. Brunk

This is an appeal from a decree sustaining, on the ground of laches, demurrers to a bill for specific performance of an agreement which gave plaintiffs an option to purchase real property, and dismissing the bill, with costs, “without prejudice to sue” at law. The option agreement, under seal, not acknowledged, was dated December 1, 1941 and was recorded September 22, 1942. The bill was filed February 20, 1947.

By the option agreement between defendants Brunk and wife and plaintiffs the Brunks gave plaintiffs “the option of purchasing” certain property on terms and conditions stated: 1. All…