Thompson v. Winter
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by plaintiff from an order of the district court for Eedwood county, refusing a new trial after a trial by Webber, J., who ordered a- dismissal without prejudice to plaintiff’s right to bring an action for damages.
1Opinion of the CourtGileillan, C. J.
This is an action to compel specific performance of a contract in the nature of one to convey real estate. The defendant had purchased the land from the state, paying 15 per cent, of the purchase price, and receiving certificates of purchase. February 1, 1886, these parties entered into a contract in writing, whereby defendant agreed that, upon full performance on the part of the plaintiff, he would transfer by deed of assignment the said land certificates. Plaintiff was to pay therefor $590, according to two promissory notes, — one for $190, due October 1, 1886, with interest at 10 per…
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