Harvey v. Richard

My conception of the primary issue involved in this case compels me to differ from the views set forth in the majority opinion.

As I see it, the issue in this case, stripped of all irrelevancies, is whether the well-recognized doctrine of equitable estoppel protects an innocent purchaser on the face of the record from the claims of the owner who participated in the sale of his realty. On this issue the facts of the case are very simple. They are as follows :

On September 15, 1930, by act under private signature, Herbert J. Harvey, for a cash consideration of $700, purchased from A. N. and J. S.…