Whitelaw v. Brady

Mr. Justice; Fulton

delivered the opinion of the court:

This is an appeal from a decree for specific performance entered by the superior court of Cook County.

Robert D. Whitelaw, the appellee, filed complaint for specific performance based upon a written instrument which reads as follows:

“Option of purchasing the property of F. S. Ramm located at 1006 No. Leamington Ave.

Purchase price of $10,500

Down payment of 2,500 or $3,000

Balance to be paid in monthly installments of $75.00

In case of Mr. Ramm’s death the balance to be paid to Mr.

Ramm’s estate at no interest

In consideration for the above Mr.…