Gilman v. Murphy

This bill in equity for specific performance was brought by the complainant vendor to compel the respondent vendee to perform a contract for the purchase of certain real estate. The cause was heard in the superior court on bill, answer and proof. It is before us on respondent's appeal from a final decree granting the prayer of the bill. The reason of appeal is that the decision of the trial justice is erroneous and against the law.

It appeared in evidence that the complainant was the owner of three lots of land with two houses thereon in the city of Cranston. She listed one of these houses for…