Cunha v. Callery

This case is an action in assumpsit, brought in the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District to recover damages for the failure of the defendant to convey to the plaintiff certain real estate, in the town of Cranston, in accordance with her agreement. Said defendant had given to the plaintiff a memorandum, in writing, of said agreement, as follows:

“I have sold this place to Manuel J. Cunha for $2,100 cash, and is all clear of mortgage. (Signed) Catherine M. Callery.” The defendant had also given the plaintiff a deed to the defendant, which contained a description of the property so…