Boehly v. Mansing
New York Supreme Court
Action for specific performance of a contract to purchase premises owned by the plaintiffs on Clifford street in the city of Rochester.
1Opinion of the CourtSutherland, J.
The evidence shows that, on or about March 27, 1906, the defendant offered plaintiffs $4,000 for *383the premises owned by them, which offer the plaintiffs accepted; and it was agreed that the transfer was to be consummated May first, and ont of the purchase price the defendant was to be credited with $2,200, the amount of an outstanding mortgage, which was to be assumed by the purchaser. The defendant did not contradict the evidence offered by the plaintiffs as to the making of the contract; and the sole defense is that the defendant was not bound to complete the purchase, he not having signed…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Briggs v. . PartridgeNew York Court of Appeals · 1876
- Brown v. Haff & LyonNew York Court of Chancery · 1835
- Crary v. . SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1848
- Palmer v. GouldNew York Court of Appeals · 1895
- Webster v. ZiellyNew York Supreme Court · 1866
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- Harper v. GoldschmidtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1909