Sweet v. Richvale Land Co.

The action is in ejectment. The basis of the controversy is an executory contract of sale, the parties thereto being plaintiff and one E. A. Rhinesmith, the latter’s interest therein having passed by regular assignment to one John S. Hastings. The complaint alleges ownership and the right of possession of the property in plaintiff; that, on the first day of October, 1912, said Rhinesmith and plaintiff entered into a contract of sale and purchase of said land (setting out said contract); “that under said contract, said defendant took possession of said premises; that said contract provides…