Sallo v. Boas

Julius Sallo filed a bill in the circuit court of Cook county to compel the specific performance of the following contract.

“Chicago, Ill., Feb. 5, 1923.

“Received of Julius Sallo one hundred dollars to apply to purchase of 48-58 E. 16th St., Chicago Heights, Ill. Purchase price $14,000 — $1000, first payment; $750 on principal on August 5, 1923, and $750 each six months thereafter until fully paid. — Purchaser to assume first loan of $4500 to E. J. Pauling, trustee.

Fredericka A. Boas.”

The bill averred that Fredericka A. Boas by the contract undertook to convey the fee simple title to the…