Grimes v. Steele

PAULSEN, J. pro tem.

On June 21, 1933, appellants, as vendees, and respondents, as vendors, entered into an agreement for the purchase and sale of certain real estate. Appellants brought this action for specific performance of the agreement, and respondents filed a cross-complaint praying that their title be quieted. The court found that appellants were in default and had forfeited all rights under the contract before the bringing of this action. The judgment deified specific performance and quieted respondents’ title to the property.

The agreement provided for a total purchase price of $643…