Harlan v. Harlan

Opinion op the Count by

Chiep Justice Hobson — -

Affirming.

Samuel E. Harlan sold to Louis H. Harlan a lot on Jefferson street, in Louisville, Kentucky, and tendered him a deed therefor which he refused to accept on the ground that Samuel P. Harlan’s title to the land was not good. Thereupon the vendor filed this suit against the vendee to compel him to accept the deed and pay the price. The chancellor adjudged the plaintiff the relief sought and the defendant appeals.

The facts of the case are these: Ruth A. Harlan, the wife of Samuel P. Harlan made her will on January 20, 1892. On March 12,…