Mills v. Skaggs

Plaintiffs sought specific performance of an agreement for the purchase of real property, which agreement was evidenced by a “Deposit Receipt.” Defendants filed an answer and cross-complaint seeking cancellation or reformation of said agreement. The trial court found that defendants had executed said deposit receipt but further found “that said deposit receipt is so indefinite and uncertain in its terms as to be impossible of specific performance. . . .” Judgment was entered denying specific performance and from said judgment, plaintiffs appeal.

The deposit receipt was drawn by a real estate…