Williams v. Meyer

On May 2, 1945, Louis L. Meyer agreed in writing to purchase from Raymond D. Williams and his wife, Mrs. Ruth L. Williams, certain improved real estate in the parish of Jefferson, known as No. 8 San Carlos Avenue, for the sum of $5,800. In accordance with the terms of the contract, Meyer deposited with Philip C. Treadaway, the real estate agent representing the vendors, ten per centum of the purchase price, or $580.

Meyer was later advised by his attorney that the property was subject to certain restrictions which limited the owner's use of the property. Meyer was not satisfied to purchase the…