Roberts v. Eastman

This is a proceeding brought under section 1410 of the Civil Practice Act to summarily dispossess Gilbert W. Eastman and his two children from premises occupied by them in the town of Tioga, Tioga county, N. Y.

It is conceded by the parties hereto that Jeff D. Roberts at the time of his death had record title to the property described in the petition; that prior to his death he entered into a written contract with one Jennie L. Eastman by the terms of which he agreed to convey said property to Jennie L. Eastman on certain conditions, namely, that he retain a life use of the property; that said…