Frederick v. Vautrain

Plaintiff alleges that in July, 1925, he agreed with defendant to purchase a tract of land in Mandeville for $1800.00, on such terms as might be agreed upon; that accordingly defendant obtained a written agreement from Mrs. George Reine to sell the land for $1800,00, one-half cash, the balance in one year, and as part of the consideration he paid Mrs. Reine $180.00 on the purchase price.

*566Plaintiff then alleges: “That, such written agreement was taken in the name of said Henry Vautrain, but was for the joint and equal benefit of said Vautrain and petitioner, under the agreement made by them to…