Rue v. Dole

This was a bill in equity, brought on March 19, 1880, by Charles A. Dole and Lyman D. Stevens, executors and trustees under the last will and testament of James McQuestion, deceased, against John C. Rue, in which the complainants claimed title in fee to certain premises on Clark street, in Chicago, under a deed-from the defendant, Rue, bearing date March 17, 1878. The bill sought the cancellation of an agreement between the parties, of the same date of the deed, w'hich provided that in case Rue should, on or before March 1, 1879, pay to them or their successors the sum of $69,046, and such…