Bennett v. Associated Theaters

August 23, 1923, the corporate defendants, by Robertson, who was president of both, contracted in writing to sell plaintiff a house and barn, to be removed from the premises, for $1,000, of which $100 was paid down, $400 August 27th. Defendants did not own the premises but Associated Theaters Corporation had contracted to purchase them. Plaintiff was to pay the balance of the purchase' price of the house and barn upon showing of title in defendants and upon delivery to him of good title papers and possession, and was to remove the buildings within 30 days after receiving possession.

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