Sullivan v. Esterle

STANLEY, Commissioner.

The appellee, Louis D. Esterle, recovered judgment for $3,100 damages for loss of bargain under a contract to sell him a house and lot on 19th Street in Louisville, which contract' was not consummated by the other party, the appellant, George S. Sullivan. Sullivan did not make or even offer to make the conveyance. The judgment was rendered as an alternative for one for specific performance.

On June 12, 1947, Sullivan executed an instrument offering to sell the property for $2,000 through John Riehl, a realtor. There was nothing to indicate the offer was other than as an…