Legal Opinion
Peterson v. James
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Decided December 20, 1946No. 34,227PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Julius J. Olson, Justice.
Plaintiff brought this suit to compel specific performance of a contract reading as.follows:
“$100.00 July 5th 19#
“Received of Louis R. Peterson One Hundred and no/100 Dollars as a guarantee of good faith accompanying offer of $3,500.00 on terms as follows:
“One Hundred Dollars as above, and the balance by Aug. 15th 1944) on or before. Providing abstract proves to be merchantable for the purchase of 571/2 acres described as E. 1/2 So. E. 1/4 Sec. 20 Tp. SO Range 23 W. except as shown by Plat.
“This offer is subject to owner’s approval; if accepted, the above amount will…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Raymond v. McKenzieSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1945
- In Re Delinquent Real Estate Taxes, Roseau CountySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1942
- Cook v. KittsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1897
- Eaton v. EatonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1924
- Taylor v. Chicago Great Western RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1925
3Cited by3 opinions
- Erickson v. SinykinSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1947
- Kiebach v. KiebachSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1948
- Hildebrandt v. HagenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1949