Haffey v. Lynch
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from special term, New York county. Action by Michael H. Haffey against Sarah Lynch. Appeal by defendant from the terms imposed as a condition to allowing her to serve a supplemental answer. Modified.
1Opinion of the CourtIngraham, J.
The situation in this case is peculiar. The action was brought for the specific performance of a contract for the sale of real estate. By the contract the defendant agreed to convey a good title to the plaintiff, which was to be insured by a title guaranty company. After the execution of that contract, before the time of the completion thereof, an action of ejectment had been commenced to recover possession of the property from the defendant, and a lis pendens was filed. At the time for the completion of the contract the plaintiff refused to accept a deed without the guaranty of title, and…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Haffey v. . LynchNew York Court of Appeals · 1894
- Haffey v. LynchNew York Supreme Court · 1892