Brookfield v. Hutchins

The plaintiff secured judgment for the return of a deposit made by him on a contract to purchase certain real estate of the defendant. A deed of the real estate had been tendered by the defendant to the plaintiff. If the deed did not conform to the contract of purchase, the plaintiff was entitled to judgment, otherwise not.

The facts were not disputed. Edward William Fisher at one time held the legal title to this property. Fisher died in England. His estate was probated there. Application for administration of the Connecticut property referred to was applied for, a copy of his will was…