Hanesworth v. Hendrickson

In this suit for specific performance of an agreement to sell real estate plaintiffs as purchasers had decree, and defendants have appealed.

As of October 1, 1945, defendants in writing accepted plaintiffs’ written offer to purchase the property in suit for $10,700. The written offer to purchase provided: “Time is the essence of this agreement.” It also provided for “possession on or before 60 days after date of closing,” which was to be “within 20 days after delivery of the abstract or policy of title insurance.” No question is raised as to the sufficiency of the written agreement or as to…