Epstein v. Kroopf

The action was originally brought by the plaintiff to recover from the defendants the amount paid on account of the purchase price of certain real property in Queens county, and the expense of the examination of title, to establish a lien therefor upon said premises, and to foreclose it. The defendant Laruffa was the owner of the property and in July, 1925, contracted with the defendant Kroopf to sell it to her, and she paid a deposit on account of the purchase price. By tins contract, Laruffa agreed to give a deed conveying a good title in fee simple to the premises with full covenants and…