Hammac v. Skinner

On this appeal the important question is whether the bill in equity shows a right of complainants on the rescission of a transaction to recover expenses which they incurred in preparing to utilize the property purchased.

Complainants, to whom we will refer as appellees, and respondent to whom we will refer as appellant, made an agreement, exhibit A to the bill of complaint, which is as follows:

“Jan. 15th. 1953.

“Mr. Bert Skinner

“Mr. Charles Skinner,

“Gentlemen:

“This is to acknowledge receipt of Ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) paid to me this date by you to apply on purchase of and to guarantee…