Foreman Trust & Savings Bank v. Bartlett

March 4, 1917, Elizabeth E. Burdick entered into a written contract with plaintiff in error, Frederick H. Bartlett, for the purchase of two lots for $4360. As the initial payment Mrs. Burdick paid in cash $266 and conveyed to Bartlett by warranty deed two lots owned by her, for which she was credited with the payment of $1700. The remainder of the purchase price was to be paid in monthly installments. Under the contract Bartlett agreed to lay sewer and water pipes in the street and to build sidewalks in front of the property as soon as the city issued permits therefor. The Sanitary District…