Speisberger v. Newman Realty Co.

— Mayor Speisberger filed a bill for specific performance of an alleged written agreement to lease the Hollywood Theatre for a term of ten years.

Upon a trial of the controversy on its merits the Chancellor made a specific finding that the evidence in the case wholly failed to sustain the complainant’s contention that one Robert J. Newman, an alleged agent for the defendant, was authorized to sign the rental agreement sought to be enforced against the principal and defendant, Newman Realty Company, a corporation, the appellee in this appeal.

The Chancellor further adversely decided on its…