Johnson v. Gianacakos

Mr. Chiep Justice Orr

delivered the opinion of the court:

Specific performance of a contract to purchase land was sought in a bill filed by O. F. Johnson and wife, plaintiffs in error, against Nick D. Gianacakos, defendant in error, in the circuit court of DuPage county. Defendant answered the bill and also filed a cross-bill seeking the return of earnest money paid by him. Both bills were dismissed for want of equity, and this writ of error followed. No cross-errors were assigned by defendant.

Complainants entered into a written contract with defendant in March, 1926, whereby they agreed to…