Jefferson v. Pietroroia

This is an action for reformation and other relief with respect to a contract for the sale of real property. Plaintiff’s predecessors agreed to sell the property to defendants, under a written contract providing for payment in instalments, with interest at six per cent per annum on the unpaid balances. Defendants went into possession and commenced payments. Some time after plaintiff acquired the vendor’s rights, defendants fell into arrears, and requested a reduction in the monthly instalments. The parties discussed the matter and arrived at an agreement as to the balance then due, and…