Hickey v. Green

This case is before us on a stipulation of facts (with various attached documents). A Superior Court judge has adopted the agreed facts as “findings.” We are in the same position as was the trial judge (who received no evidence and saw and heard no witnesses). 2

Mrs. Gladys Green owns a lot (Lot S) in the Manomet section of Plymouth. In July, 1980, she advertised it for sale. On July 11 and 12, Hickey and his wife discussed with Mrs. Green purchasing Lot S and “orally agreed to a sale” for $15,000. Mrs. Green on July 12 accepted a deposit check of $500, marked by Hickey on the back, “Deposit…