Brown v. Buckner

Sloane, J.,

In this case, on motion, we gave plaintiffs judgment on the pleadings (Pa. R. C. P. 1034), for $19,900. The pleadings are: Plaintiffs’ complaint in assumpsit, defendants’ answer to complaint and counterclaim, plaintiffs’ reply to counterclaim.

The matter is the sale by plaintiffs and purchase by defendants of the property at 2022 Locust Street, Philadelphia. Plaintiffs’ (sellers) suit is for the balance of the purchase price.

Complaint

The complaint sets forth the written agreement of sale and purchase (exhibit A), for $21,000, payable $1,000 at signing and $20,000 at settlement. The…