Rosenberg v. Derbes

This is an appeal by Philip J. Derbes from a judgment rendered against him for $6,000, with legal interest thereon from judicial demand until paid and for the costs of the suit.

The plaintiff contracted with the agent of the defendant to purchase certain real estate situated in the city of New Orleans for the price of $22,500, the act of sale to be passed within 60 days from October 9, 1925, the purchase price of the property to be paid in cash, and $2,250, representing 10 per cent. of the price, was deposited by the plaintiff with defendant's said agent, under the terms of the contract, which…