Race v. Weston

The alleged contract, of which specific performance is here sought, is one whereby appellee was to convey certain lots in the city and suburbs of Chicago to appellant, in consideration that appellant conveyed to him a leasehold estate of twenty-five years’ duration in a certain lot or sub-lot in the same city, with a four-story building thereon.

The contract on the part of appellant was, as were all preliminary negotiations in reference thereto, made by one Richard T. Race, his brother, acting as his agent.

Appellee denies that any contract in regard to the conveyance of the property was…