Brown v. Norcross

Grey, V. C.

The complainant is a widow, and files this bill to compel specific performance of an agreement made between herself and her husband (who was then living), on the one part, and the defendant, on the other part, to the effect that they should convey to the defendant a piece of land in Mount Holly, the property of the complainant. By the agreement, which is in writing, the party of the first part agrees to sell, and the party of the second part to purchase, the lot of land

*428“ for the price of $400, of which $25 is now paid and receipt hereby acknowledged, the balance, $375, to be paid…