Bevans v. Young
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Orange county. Action by Lizzie V. Bevans against Lydia F. Young and others for specific performance of a contract to sell land. There was a judgment for defendants, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBarnard, P. J.
The agreement relied on by the plaintiff for the purchase of the property was not in writing, and was void by the statute of fraud. She had hired of the defendant the premises by a written lease for one year from April 1, 1888. Before this lease expired, there was a new arrangement made for the leasing of the property from April 1, 1889, to May 1, 1890, which included some personal property; window shades and lamps having been “thrown in” by the defendant. In November following, the plaintiff applied for a five-years lease. Defendant declined, but gave the plaintiff the refusal of buying the…
2Cited by1 opinion
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