Rosenbaum v. Tyszka

Plaintiffs filed their bill of complaint against defendant for specific performance of a land contract, based upon the following writing:

“Detroit, Mich., May 29, 1915.

“Received of Sam and Bela Rosenbaum twenty-five and no/100 dollars, as deposit on house located at 1415 Chene street, purchase price $3,450. One thousand-will be paid before June 15, 1915. Balance $300 and interest.

“[Signed] Kornelia Tyszka.”

Defendant filed a demurrer to the bill of complaint for the following reason:

*458“Because the alleged contract to sell, set up in complainants’ bill of complaint, is not sufficient under the…