Barnell v. Jacobs

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Sims

Affirming.

Eva Barnell filed this action against Simeon S. Jacobs and Ms wife, Stella, to compel them to convey to ber a house and lot known as 4519 Jewel Avenue in Louisville. The petition averred that Jacobs as plaintiff’s attorney had taken title in his and his wife’s name under an agreement to purchase the property for his client, Miss Barnell, and had refused to convey it to her. The court sustained a general demurrer to the petition and upon Miss Barnell’s declining to plead further, her petition was dismissed and she appeals.

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