Lyon v. Annable
Supreme Court of Connecticut
This was an action of indebitatus assumpsit, for money had and received, by the defendant, to the plaintiff’s use. The cause was tried at Haddam, October term, 1821, before Chapman, J. The money sought to be recovered, was paid, by the plaintiff, to the defendant, in part of the purchase money for a certain piece of land, to which the defendant had agreed to give the plaintiff a good and valid title by deed.
Read the full summary
This was an action of indebitatus assumpsit, for money had and received, by the defendant, to the plaintiff’s use. The cause was tried at Haddam, October term, 1821, before Chapman, J. The money sought to be recovered, was paid, by the plaintiff, to the defendant, in part of the purchase money for a certain piece of land, to which the defendant had agreed to give the plaintiff a good and valid title by deed. The payments were to be made as follows: 200 dollars down, at the time of the contract; 200 dollars, at the end of one year from that time; and 200 dollars, at the end of two years;…
1Opinion of the Court
Hosmer, Ch. J.
The plaintiff has brought an action for money had and received, to recover 200 dollars paid to the defendant, in part purchase of a certain piece of land, to which the defendant had agreed to give a title by deed. The payments were to be made, 200 dollars, at the time of the contract, which sum was actually paid; 200 dollars, at the end of one year; and 200, at the end of two years. Thus far the facts were agreed.
The contract was verbal; and the plaintiff adduced evidence tending to show, that the defendant was to give a deed of the land, on the payment of the first 200 dollars;…
2Cited by16 opinions
- Potts v. HouseSupreme Court of Georgia · 1849
- Graham v. MerchantOregon Supreme Court · 1903
- Boonville National Bank v. BlakeyIndiana Supreme Court · 1906
- Fawcett v. Supreme SittingSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1894
- Thresher v. Stonington Savings BankSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1896
11 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.