King v. Clark

Opinion by

Rhodes, P. J.,

Bertha L. King, administratrix of the estate of George D. King, deceased, appealed from the dismissal of her complaint in equity to recover a deposit of $800 paid to defendant, Alexander Clark, pursuant to a written agreement to purchase real estate. She also asked punitive damages and sought to enjoin defendant from conveying, mortgaging, or encumbering the premises until her action had been adjudicated.

The complaint was filed November 16, 1954. Defendant preliminarily objected on the ground that there was an adequate remedy at law for the recovery of the deposit. The…