Fowler v. Sands
Supreme Court of Vermont
Bill in Chancery to compel the specific performance of a contract. Heard on demurrer to the bill, Bennington County, June Term, 1900, Watson, Chancellor. The demurrer was overruled, the bill adjudged sufficient and a decree rendered for the orator in accordance with the prayer of the bill. The defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtStafford, J.
Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Sands made a contract in writing, under their hands and seals, and attested by one witness, for the purchase and sale of a furnished house and grounds in the village of Manchester — Mrs. Sands as owner and seller, Mrs. Fowler as buyer. The writing was made and dated August 12, 1899; the deed was to be delivered on or before the 14th of the next month and possession given under it the 15th. The price was six thousand dollars. The place was under a mortgage of two thousand dollars which Mrs. Fowler was to assume. She paid Mrs. Sands ten dollars down, and was to pay the…
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