Jordan v. Johnson
Indiana Court of Appeals
From Knox Circuit Court; George W. Buff, Special Judge. Action by Samuel A. Jordan and another against Mary L. Johnson and others. Prom a judgment for defendants, the plaintiffs appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtFelt, C. J.
— Appellants brought this action for specific performance of a contract by appellees, Mary L. Johnson and Clark Johnson, for the sale and conveyance to appellants of certain real estate. The complaint was in one paragraph, to which appellees’ several demurrer was sustained, and the alleged error in such ruling is the only question presented by this appeal.
The complaint, in substance, charges that on and prior to February 10,1909, appellees Johnson and Johnson were hus*215band and wife, and on and prior to said day said Mary L. Johnson was the owner in fee simple, of certain described real estate…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Forthman v. DetersIllinois Supreme Court · 1903
- Watts v. JohnsonTexas Supreme Court · 1849
- Frank v. Stratford-HandcockWyoming Supreme Court · 1904
- Engler v. GarrettCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1905
- Lynch v. JenningsIndiana Supreme Court · 1873
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- Knapp v. Ellyson Realty Co., Inc.Indiana Supreme Court · 1937
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