Haffey v. Lynch
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, New York county. Action by Michael H. Haffey against Sarah Lynch for the specific performance of a contract to sell land, or for damages. Judgment was entered, dismissing the complaint, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
The facts found by the learned court upon the trial of this case were that on the 28th of February, 1889, the defendant was the owner in fee and possessed of the real property described in the complaint; that on said day she offered the same at auction, and the plaintiff became the purchaser thereof for the snm of $7,800, being the highest bidder therefor, and that a memorandum of sale was on said day signed by both parties, the defendant agreeing to convey by the usual deed, containing full covenants and warranty, subject to certain reservations, covenants, and conditions; that the plaintiff…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Haffey v. LynchNew York Supreme Court · 1892
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