Sarpisian v. Mardirosian

At a master’s sale, in a partition proceeding, plaintiff in error made an offer of $3,000 which was the highest and best bid received for the premises. So far as the record shows that sale was never reported to or approved by the court. The master readvertised the premises and at a second sale the highest bid received was $2,600 and the sale was confirmed by the court. Reporting the latter sale the master informed the court of the offer made by plaintiff in error at the previous sale and of her refusal to pay the purchase price. The court entered a decree finding that by reason of her refusal…