Elliott v. Sackett
Supreme Court of the United States
APPEAL EROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OE THE UNITED STATES EOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OE ILLINOIS. Bill in equity to reform a contract.
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APPEAL EROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OE THE UNITED STATES EOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OE ILLINOIS. Bill in equity to reform a contract. In February, 1876, George A. Sackett and John A. Elliott executed á written .agreement under seal, which, provided that if Elliott should first make the payments and perform the covenants thereinafter mentioned on his part to be made and performed, Sackett agreed to convey to him “ in fee simple, clear of all incumbrances, except as stated, whatever,” by a warranty deed, “ the house and lot known as No. 166 Calumet avenue, the lot 50 x 127 feet,” in Chicago, Illinois,…
1Opinion of the Court
Mr Justice. Blatohfoeb
delivered the opinion of the court. .
After stating the facts as above, he said:
It is objected by the appellee Dickey, that there is nothing in the record to show that the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000; and that the decree, so far as Elliott is concerned, is not a final one. It is urged that the provision of the decree is, that, if the amount specified is not paid to Dickey within one day, the premises shall be sold, and, if the proceeds of sale are insufficient, the master shall report the amount of the deficiency; that this is not a deficiency decree against…
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